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.
A Police1 webinar presenter addresses the issue of on scene vehicle security during a mass casualty event
The document contains a detailed timeline of the incident, including a discussion about breaching assessment and opportunities
Researchers have identified a series of defenses that work together to reduce the probability of mass attacks
Early and transparent communication among all who are likely to be involved in a school shooting incident is a primary factor in keeping schools safe
Why aren’t we as a society focusing more on efficient training for those involved in the incident prior to the arrival of responders?
While responding to school threats like active shooters is a part of an SRO’s responsibilities, it barely scratches the surface of how SROs serve our schools
T.E.A.M. is a proactive effort to make schools and communities safer, promote responsible citizenship and encourage positive character traits
While FBI found no “single or clear motivating factor” to why the gunman opened fire, he may have been seeking to follow in his father’s criminal footsteps
The man who bought two rifles for terrorists to use in the San Bernardino shooting wants to withdraw his guilty plea
Officials said a gunman “eventually surrendered” after fatally shooting five people at a SunTrust bank
The Enhanced Dynamic Geo-Social Environment (EDGE) is a free virtual training platform funded by DHS
The continuing challenge with preparation for attacks like Parkland is that each is unique enough to defy any template for prevention and response
Many new restrictions will impact law enforcement officers
The program is intended to teach first responders how to care for themselves after crisis events and recognize peers who may have PTSD
Both The Miami Herald and South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that Israel has told his staff he expects to be removed
A parolee was arrested on suspicion of shooting into a crowd during a brawl killing three people and injuring four others
The shooting, which was apparently preceded by a fight, was reported at Gable House Bowl; no arrests were reported
The police can be part of the solution, even if they aren’t part of the action
We might want SWAT at every public venue, but we just don’t have the money and resources to do it
From active shooter response protocols to screening processes for new recruits, police leaders will face many challenges in the coming year
From lip sync battles to policing the homeless to immigration enforcement, 2018 was a big year for issues in law enforcement
It’s critical that we ask and answer the questions that arise from this new information
New documents from the investigation into the massacre are shedding light on the gunman’s anger
Despite an extraordinary series of blunders leading to the bloodshed at the Parkland school, it has taken nine months to bring repercussions over errors
For months, Broward schools delayed or withheld records, refused to publicly assess the role of employees, spread misinformation and even sought to jail reporters
The money from the Justice Department will defray costs of counseling, therapy, rehabilitation, trauma recovery and legal aid for thousands of people affected by the massacre
Here’s how first responders deal with such massive operations
Incels have been linked to multiple acts of mass violence over the past few years
One police officer was in critical condition after being shot
In Philadelphia, police often race shooting victims to the hospital rather than wait for paramedics. Experts in trauma and policing say more cities should consider it.
Some deputies couldn’t remember the last time they attended mass-shooter training, while others couldn’t recall what they’d learned when they did attend
No matter how much training, experience and proven good judgment you have, some people will never be comfortable with an old sheepdog being armed
Paradise Mayor Jody Jones confirmed on Sunday that 17 Paradise police officers lost their homes in the inferno
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