Incident Command
A detailed analysis of the Uvalde incident unveils critical flaws in active shooter response, offering vital insights for law enforcement agencies nationwide
The number of attacks is alarming, but we are seeing more stories about successes from police intervention before and during attacks
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The document contains a detailed timeline of the incident, including a discussion about breaching assessment and opportunities
By now every officer should be trained in crowd control so that a group of them can form anytime to address a violent crowd in the early stages of its development
Leadership errors made in training, if corrected, can lead to better actions in real situations
Read, save and share these resources to ensure each public safety agency is ready to respond and collaborate while on scene of your next potential MCI
From vehicle security to on scene command and control, our experts address attendees’ areas of concern
From “armadillos to zombies,” unified command tabletop exercises prepare public safety personnel for real-life mass casualty incidents
A deeper dive into Unified Command and its common terminology, plus best practices
View this virtual tabletop webinar to help prepare you to respond to the next mass casualty incident in your jurisdiction
George Santayana’s adage that, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” certainly applies to police response to mass casualty incidents
This report is a hard read, but necessary for police leaders around the country
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
Whether you are the school resource officer on campus or an off-campus responder, access to current information regarding a critical incident is essential
During an active shooter event or other act of mass violence, getting eyes on the scene is essential for command decisions
The first step to applying and implementing the lessons learned of any after-action report is to read the report, which unfortunately rarely happens
The pandemic forces us to rethink the emergency operations center, how we interact with the community and how we disseminate information
A positive attitude and decisive action are critical during any crisis
We need to immediately begin contingency planning for the challenges we may face later this year, while still providing daily operational planning and decision-making
Emerging challenges during this national emergency require police leaders to take non-traditional steps and potentially dramatic shifts in policy
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