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.
M.A.R.C.H. is a guide for early intervention and care for life-threatening bleeding, airway compromise and inadequate breathing
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
Public safety leaders reflect on the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks and the legacy of 9/11 in the emergency services
Officials believe the home was targeted, are searching for surveillance video, eyewitnesses to the Sunday night shooting
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the balancing act between protecting life and presenting a non-threatening image
Police do not believe there is a public threat, would not disclose any information about victims or suspects
The shooting is believed to have been a targeted attack
Brandon Ray Gonzales has been charged with capital murder of multiple persons
Authorities believe the shooter may have been targeting just one person at the party of about 750 people, and that others may have been shot at random
How can first responders address their individualized priorities while sharing the same goals?
Kyle Williams is being held on murder, attempted murder and endangerment charges
The Lab tests devices and applications before they are deployed in the field
Although smartphones are clearly introducing new operational capabilities, there are other relevant technologies emerging that will further this trend
Here’s what procurement officers need to keep in mind to ensure their department gets optimal FirstNet connectivity and capability
You’re in the middle of over a million other people at the Super Bowl and need to make an urgent phone call to your CO. Will you be able to? With FirstNet you can
Mobile technology has become a force multiplier for public safety, improving overall situational awareness and the effective use of limited resources
Based on a blend of battlefield and civilian medicine, the training is tailored for law enforcement officers who must first secure a violent scene before rendering aid
The incident stemmed from a dispute between the suspect and his neighbors
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the “Don’t Name Them” effort
The story behind one of the busiest mobile incident command and communication resources in Silicon Valley
Portable X-ray and trace detection tools enable law enforcement agencies to take screening when and where it’s needed
Police reports describe concerns that the gunman who killed seven and wounded 25 last month might have been planning an attack
Officers can better respond to what cannot be predicted if they are trained to make decisions under dangerous and rapidly changing conditions
Law enforcement agencies must include the death notification function into their preparedness planning
Law enforcement agencies that respond to large-sized events must recalibrate their approach to security
The heightened response is due to “public concerns,” though no threats have been made
The most difficult part of an active shooter response is the decision-making, so take the opportunity to “war game” some of these decisions ahead of time
The man was initially demanding money and had a hunting-style knife with a roughly three-inch blade
Officers must prepare to take on a bigger medical role in mass shootings
A report presented to the Florida Senate states that suspended Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel should be reinstated
Michael Napolitano suffered from PTSD after the Pulse Nightclub shooting where a helmet saved his life
A large crowd was at the Old Skool Sports Bar & Grill when the shooting occurred
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