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 fast, coordinated law enforcement response on the Florida State University campus saved lives — here’s what every officer can learn from the incident
A tragedy involving a law enforcement family member demands precise, trauma-informed messaging to preserve trust and prioritize those most impacted
In high-stress situations, maintain radio discipline by knowing what’s important to say right now, what can wait until later and what doesn’t need to be said at all
Here’s why ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ doesn’t translate to proper training for all audiences and age groups
Deputy Scot Peterson cited other cases that say officers don’t have an obligation to protect others from third-party harm and cannot be sued for decisions made during a crisis
The number of attacks is alarming, but we are seeing more stories about successes from police intervention before and during attacks
“It’s critical for our agency to look objectively at our actions … to help reduce the risk that something like this will happen again,” Sheriff Joel Merry stated
Reporters reviewed nearly 150 different officer accounts, as well as hours of body camera footage and 911 calls
Connor Sturgeon wrote that it was “so easy” to purchase a firearm, but didn’t have a firm grasp on how to use it, according to investigators
Weapons restriction orders were imposed at least 13 times under the law since the Oct. 25 shooting
What local officials said would take 20 years to fund and build, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation accomplished in three years
Since the leak, media companies have filed a lawsuit for access, while families connected with the school have discouraged releasing the writings
Watch: Maui PD releases body camera footage from Aug. 8 wildfires showing race to evacuate residents
The video shows officers evacuating homes and businesses, taking injured people to hospitals and removing road barriers to allow people to escape
Many PDs find themselves without available funds to conduct training necessary to better prepare them for when a crisis occurs; here’s a solution to that problem
Methods included advanced technology, like AI-based surveillance video searching, as well as more conventional search tactics
“They hear it as they’re at the range. They respond to the threat and address it immediately and clear the building,” Maine Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck said
The suspect had been sought since the Wednesday night shootings that killed 18 people and wounded 13
Enhancing community safety through proactive communication planning
A retired police officer with 40 years of experience quickly grasped the severity of the situation and assisted in safeguarding individuals in the bowling alley
Joe Walker was reportedly shot twice in the stomach while trying to stop the shooter
The person of interest, who is still at large, has been identified as a firearms instructor recently treated at mental health facility
Mass shootings remind us of our shared vulnerability and that we will always be there for our communities
Inside the command center is a front collaboration/workroom with flip-down bench seating and a fixed center conference table
Jim Dudley speaks with Eric Thomas O’Neal about adding yet another dimension to today’s law enforcement officer, that of a trained emergency medical responder
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
At the time of the 2019 killings, Michael Cummins was close to being arrested for probation violations
How can we avoid the most common planning errors in anticipation of the unthinkable?
Six steps to balancing efficiency and safety when multiple officers converge on a scene
This eight-hour class is a great enhancement to the minimal tactical medical training received by most cops
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