Incident Command

Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness

How can we avoid the most common planning errors in anticipation of the unthinkable?

Six steps to balancing efficiency and safety when multiple officers converge on a scene

It is worthwhile for police administrators to periodically review these agreements and for individual officers to have read and understood their roles in these efforts

A Florida fire department is leading the way in bringing together first responders to train to respond to active shooter scenarios and other MCIs

Law enforcement must continue to keep these low-frequency, high-consequence events at the forefront of their training

The science of active shooter response is relatively new; is there a better model?

Highly detailed maps help illustrate likely areas of vulnerability in and around venues

The ability to mitigate intel and communication dysfunction requires many more training reps than what is currently budgeted for

Consider these tips to update tactical team training and procedures for barricaded suspects and hostage rescue operations in your jurisdiction

“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared. It didn’t hinder anyone on my team’s actions. We did what we had to do.”

Even if a detailed plan for every contingency isn’t possible, just having the idea of what might happen can lessen the shock and improve response

Authorities have confirmed at least one storm death in Florida, but a Fla. sheriff says the death toll could be "in the hundreds"

While the report covers many areas of improvement, one devastatingly important factor current LEOs should consider is the need to share intelligence and information

In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines how LE and fire can cooperate effectively on scene