Mass Casualty Incidents
The Mass Casualty Incidents topic page provides news, videos and expert columns about dealing with large-scale incidents including terrorist attacks, dirty bombs, natural disasters and more.
While I still feel being a little over-gunned is better, my personal active shooter response “kit” has shrunk dramatically
For anyone protecting major events, the known threats are easy to track, but the unknowns manifest in blind spots that can cause unwanted surprises
The essential role of local police in early detection, containment and forensic investigation of CBRN threats
The incident began with a confrontation between armed protesters and an armed homeowner, police said
One person died and four others were wounded after a man opened fire on a Greyhound bus, police said
Classes were held remotely Tuesday after a former lecturer sent a video referencing a mass shooting to members of the philosophy department
Videos from multiple officers show the horror and chaos on the night that left a dozen dead, including Sgt. Ronald Helus
Rallies that began as a protest of fuel prices have morphed to reflect discontent with the ruling party
The eight-member team will look at ways to improve school safety and student mental health
Police Agent Ashley Ferris, who is expected to survive, was commended for her bravery
Years before the deadly attack, the gunman self-published novels that named two of his victims
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A shooting spree across two cities left five people dead, including the gunman
The suspect wounded at least 3 others, including a Lakewood police officer who required surgery
Medical examiners in Houston had to wait weeks following the Nov. 5 concert by rapper Travis Scott for additional test results before making final determinations
A vague and sinister threat that went viral is not credible so far, police say
“The security officers don’t have handcuffs, mace or a weapon,” said one board member. “We don’t have enough of actual police officers”
A string of recent threats across multiple school districts has parents, students and teachers on edge
About 50 people were gathered when someone drove by and opened fire
The search will continue for several days but authorities don’t expect to find more survivors, officials said
The storm system tore through multiple states Friday night
“We thank them all for seeing something and saying something” said Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young
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Sheriff Michael Bouchard is reminding deputies that it’s OK to ask for help as they process this traumatic incident
After being charged with manslaughter, the couple fled and was arrested in Detroit – just as Chief James White expected
James and Jennifer Crumbley entered not guilty pleas to each of the four involuntary manslaughter counts against them during a hearing held on Zoom
Sheriff Mike Bouchard says an attorney for the couple hasn’t been able to reach them
The Waukesha Sheriff’s Department was inspired to go the extra mile after its officers responded to the deadly attack
A detective is heard saying it’s safe to come out but the students refused, believing it might be a trick from the gunman
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder and terrorism for a shooting that killed four and wounded seven others
In the wake of another deadly school shooting, local law enforcement explains the importance of SROs
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested, the sheriff’s office said
“It took a lot of ache out of my heart,” said Officer Gary Wallace
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