Incident Command

Parades are joyful for citizens but fretful for police departments large and small

The incident was not only deadly, it was also tactically eye-opening

Panelists shared lessons learned, leading practices and cutting-edge approaches that can assist agencies in dealing with unplanned critical incidents

Agencies are (or should be) preparing for continued rolling blackouts meant to minimize the risk of electrical line-caused fires

An independent examination of intelligence should be considered in planning for an event or responding to a real-time, unplanned incident

Every single aspect of the response to these events was negatively impacted by a lack of crowd control training for officers and supervisors

How law enforcement can assist before the arrival of EMS

Breaking down the roles of police, fire and EMS when responding to a major traffic incident

Any line officer or front-line supervisor arriving first on scene to a multi-vehicle collision is faced with a multitude of initial scene management procedures

Avoiding planning failures at large events with dignitaries present

Leaders have to exude an aura of control so the troops feel confident in going about doing their duty

A public building protest should not surprise any police leader, especially when organizers clearly state that as their intent

The pandemic will solidify new best practices for agencies to manage a disaster that inhibits physical EOC operations

The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations

During an active shooter event or other act of mass violence, getting eyes on the scene is essential for command decisions