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.
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the balancing act between protecting life and presenting a non-threatening image
How can first responders address their individualized priorities while sharing the same goals?
The Lab tests devices and applications before they are deployed in the field
Following the terrorist attack in Orlando, it is appropriate to rehash the limitations of Rapid Deployment tactics
The grant will be used to reimburse state and local agencies for overtime and regular salary costs related to the response
Scenes of chaos and panic unfolded Tuesday night as gunfire and explosions on two different floors sent crowds fleeing first in one direction, then another
The first call of “shots fired” came in at 2:02 a.m. and the caller reported “multiple people down”
The nation’s medical tactical response team answers the call when mass medical care is needed
Fights erupted when about 30 members of the Traditionalist Worker Party gathering to rally around noon Sunday were met by about 400 counter-protesters
Members of right-wing extremists groups holding a rally clashed with counter-protesters
FBI investigators so far have not turned up persuasive evidence, according to two government officials
Explosives were a major concern
The partial, printed transcripts were of three conversations the shooter had with the police during the attack
The families of nine children and adults killed at the Newtown school and a teacher who survived are suing Remington Arms
Meanwhile, school records show shooter struggled academically because of behavioral problems and talked about violence at a young age
The Orlando Police Department has already responded to the touching show of support
Gunman apparently went on Facebook to measure the shockwaves his attack on a gay nightclub was generating
The “Run, Hide, Fight” campaign doesn’t adequately address the reality of an active shooter attack
Mateen drove around on Saturday night and visited multiple locations before he opened fire at the gay nightclub
Orlando Police Department has released the names of the heroic officers involved in the gun battle
Police agencies that want to increase their effectiveness while holding the budgetary line should consider acquiring a predictive policing software solution
An off-duty paramedic used a radio traffic app to update a comment on the Pulse Facebook page throughout the incident
Jurors will hear arguments on a possible death sentence for Dylann Roof if he’s convicted of capital crimes in his federal trial
The radical Islamist attack is a reminder that nation is at war with a twisted ideology that promotes violence against anyone who does not submit to those extremist beliefs
At least 53 people were hospitalized, most in critical condition, and an Orlando surgeon said the death toll was likely to climb
One video filmed by a bystander captures the sound of a gun battle between SWAT officers and the gunman
The president says investigators are still looking into the motivations of the shooter
Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to the Islamic State in a call to 911 on the morning of the shooting
Says no effort will be spared to determine whether the shooter was affiliated with terrorist groups
A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle opened fire inside a crowded Florida nightclub before dying in a gunfight with SWAT officers