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.
Law enforcement must continue to keep these low-frequency, high-consequence events at the forefront of their training
How can we ensure a consistently effective response across all aspects of preparation, strategy and execution?
Police and fire agencies worked together to prepare and care for a major ski event
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
Raising awareness about the incel movement could help prevent acts of mass violence before they occur
Just as critical as the actual real-time execution of the exercise is the planning of the event
Prosecutors allege Ronald Lee Haskell, 39, created a meticulous plot in which he stalked his ex-wife’s family before killing six of them
El Paso Police Sgt. Enrique Carrillo said video did not match the man’s account
Publix is joining a growing number of retailers in asking customers not to openly carry firearms in its stores, even if state laws allow it
Five people were hospitalized with multiple stab wounds, including the man’s supervisor
Police were called to an industrial area in the city for a stabbing Wednesday morning
