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.
A new, unified approach to public event safety is moving jurisdictions from reactive to proactive protection — driven by partnerships, data and purpose
Enhance interagency coordination with shared, real-time digital assets
How law enforcement can assist before the arrival of EMS
With the right people, policies, training and supervision in place, we can best handle whatever may come our way during these events
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines how LE and fire can cooperate effectively on scene
The essential role of local police in early detection, containment and forensic investigation of CBRN threats
Host cities for the FIFA Soccer World Cup 2026 like Atlanta are leveraging federal, state and local partnerships to strengthen riot control units, foster technology collaboration and implement joint intelligence gathering
The new facility will house a gym for strength and cardio for officers, a cooled evidence hold for materials collected by officers, offices for police supervisors, and briefing and interview rooms
The company is building a safety and security ecosystem to connect public safety agencies and enterprises to help protect people, property and places
Highlighting the importance of PACE planning in addressing potential security threats, crowd management issues and emergency responses for large gatherings
“I was standing right in front of Union Station, just to the west of the stage, when I heard shots fired.”
A detailed analysis of the Uvalde incident unveils critical flaws in active shooter response, offering vital insights for law enforcement agencies nationwide
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Partnership with Ten-8 Fire and Safety and Frontline Communications will enhance St. Petersburg’s law enforcement capabilities with a high-tech mobile command vehicle for diverse operations
The number of attacks is alarming, but we are seeing more stories about successes from police intervention before and during attacks
The custom command center could also double as a SWAT/Tactical response unit
The T-Mobile 5G network enables the deployment of advanced technology for first responders
The service provides critical data resulting in reduced emergency response times
Inside the command center is a front collaboration/workroom with flip-down bench seating and a fixed center conference table
For law enforcement, public/private partnerships add to coverage and efficiency
Chief Philip P. Rivera is a 28-year NYPD veteran who has served in several commanding officer roles in different precincts
One Mustang Mach-E will be used as a supervisor’s vehicle and the other will be taken on patrol
“My goal when I first came here was to eliminate everyone leaving,” Chief Stoney Mathis said
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
Gordon Graham and Chief Mike Ranalli provide insight into how you can improve incident analysis in your department and use the information to implement lasting change.
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
“We’re not extracting anything from the earth. We’re not taking out any water. We’re not putting in any water. We’re simply leveraging energy with a thermal transfer”
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
Police and fire agencies worked together to prepare and care for a major ski event
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