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.
Police and fire agencies worked together to prepare and care for a major ski event
The science of active shooter response is relatively new; is there a better model?
The ability to mitigate intel and communication dysfunction requires many more training reps than what is currently budgeted for
Authorities arrested Hugo Villanueva-Morales in Mexico in connection with the Tequila KC bar shooting in Kansas City
The shooting is being investigated as a ‘potential act of domestic terrorism’
Authorities say there is no indication the shooting was terrorism; officials say it was ‘clearly a hate crime’
The number of officers who fired shots is among the few details to become available since the shootout
Authorities believe the gunman made social media posts in which he talked about U.S. support for Israel and charged that Americans are anti-Muslim
Investigators have declined to answer questions about suspects or a motive in the Nov. 17 shooting
More businesses are hardening their defenses with new techniques, and even new legal authority, to deal with growing fears about violence on the job
Authorities aren’t releasing any information about the suspects in the shooting that left 5 dead
Prosecutors say they ''needed more information’ in order to charge the five men
Officials have identified the four victims, are still searching for the two gunmen
Police say the shooter is among the dead, are searching for witnesses
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
