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.
Podcast hosts Jim Dudley, Chris Cebollero, Marc Bashoor and Rob Lawrence address how 9/11 affected all facets of public safety
Working with schools to develop a plan for initial protective actions during emergencies, like active shooter events
Former head of the FBI’s active shooter program Katherine Schweit shares an insider look at what we know about mass shooters
The report recommends improvements to protecting crime scene integrity, dealing with victims’ families and other issues
The recent rise of homicides have raised concerns and led to speculation about the causes
SHOW, released in October 2016, helps houses of worship develop a safety and security plan tailored to their specific needs
There’s been some mystery surrounding the reason the state police have taken more than five years to release an after-action report for the Sandy Hook shooting
Dave Toschi was put on the Zodiac case after a San Francisco taxi driver was shot to death in 1969
Assigning a large number of cops to a high-profile event isn’t enough to counter realistic threats these days; we must pre-plan such events with a “red team” mindset
NFPA 3000, Standard for Preparedness and Response to Active Shooter and/or Hostile Events, was processed as a provisional standard
Everitt Aaron Jameson pleaded not guilty to plotting to go on a murderous rampage on Christmas in San Francisco’s Pier 39
Following the Vegas tragedy, there has been a great deal of discussion around the legitimate purpose bump stocks and suppressors might have
The city is spending $50 million on protective measures including the installation of 1,500 metal barriers, or bollards
With the shadow of the Oct. 1 shooting still over Las Vegas, officials are trying to reassure locals and visitors they will be safe celebrating New Year’s
NYPD Lieutenants Steven Weiss and Michael Ryan say their activities in uncovering the histories of officers who died in the line of duty gives them pride
The previous per capita record was set in 2015, when there were 344 homicides
Some troopers want more effective rifles so badly that about 50 have bought their own in the past couple of years
In addition to its usual security practices, the department this year is relying on help from “vapor wake” dogs
Officers are calling in sick every day in Puerto Rico, partly to press demands for unpaid overtime pay for hurricane recovery efforts
The computer-based simulator can train everyone from teachers to first responders on how to react to an active shooter scenario
The 40th SHOT Show is a great opportunity for people to see some of the latest tech from every major firearms manufacturer
Brittany Speer set up a triage area at the concert after the shooting and was recognized with a Medal of Courage
The suspect allegedly told the FBI that “we need something along the lines of New York or San Bernardino”
The LEEP program at SHOT Show offers specialized police training classes; here are some of our favorites from previous shows
Jim and Doug discuss police response to natural disasters, the debate over sanctuary cities, the Las Vegas mass shooting and other major topics
The train was traveling at 80 mph in a 30 mph zone when it derailed, killing at least three people
A federal report says the response of Orlando police and other agencies likely saved lives during a deadly mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub
In a brief statement, the city did not give a reason for Chief Al Thomas’ departure, which was effective immediately
At least 50 people were hospitalized, more than a dozen with critical or serious injuries, authorities said
Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday the TSA should speed up plans to deploy the technology nationally
The gunman allegedly had an obsession with school shootings and school shooters and posted about threats of violence online
James Alex Fields Jr. is accused of ramming a car into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville
After last month’s mass shooting at a Texas church, a Maryland sheriff is asking state lawmakers to let parishioners bring their handguns to church
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