Incident Command
Incident command is the foundation of effective emergency response. Police1’s Incident Command topic provides law enforcement leaders, supervisors and officers with news, training resources, ICS updates, best practices, and case studies to strengthen command and control during critical incidents, large-scale events and daily operations. Stay informed on strategies for managing resources, coordinating multi-agency response, and improving decision-making to protect communities and first responders.
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It was estimated that 1 in 4 Norwegians knew someone who had been directly affected by the deadliest attack in Norway since World War II
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 data was leaked after a breach at a Houston-based web development firm that handles websites for several PDs
The clarity, consistency and credibility of internal messaging was particularly important during this event
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
To meet the evolving needs of law enforcement, a CAD/RMS platform must be customizable, user-friendly and cloud-based
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
Considering the ever-changing developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, good planning is especially valuable right now
There are many issues police leaders should address to reduce the public anxiety that can accompany an increased military presence in communities
If we assume COVID-19 will cause a 40% absenteeism rate among all sectors, we must also assume the adverse impact those absences will have on vital services
New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan discusses how the state’s troopers and officers are keeping a social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
Prioritizing calls for service, regional policing and engaging retired officers are some of the strategies agencies can deploy
Solid planning, sufficient personnel and resources, mutual aid and a willingness to act were all key to ensuring a peaceful event
The story behind one of the busiest mobile incident command and communication resources in Silicon Valley
Why anticipating how your plan could fail is key to developing an effective incident action plan
Contingencies are being put in place if “Storm Area 51” does indeed bring a large influx of people, friendly or not, into this remote corner of Nevada
With the right tools in place, information from a variety of sources can be absorbed and analyzed as events unfold
Implementing a flexible response policy is key to effective management of critical events
Five years made a world of difference to first responders on the ground in Boston on race day
Your involvement in an EOC will allow you to represent your department at the highest level in an emergency response incident command role
Tyler Technologies’ New World public safety software puts actionable data at hand
After years of resistance, law enforcement is coming to realize it needs a proven program management tool to help agencies coordinate response
A mobile command center is one of the most significant equipment purchases a public safety agency can make
ICS is a powerful system that can help you organize chaos on all scenes
Stop switching between various platforms by using visualization software to integrate multiple data feeds
If you work with other law enforcement or first responder agencies on a regional or even state-wide basis, you are more likely to be considered for the funding
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