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.
This invisible threat could devastate communities — here’s how law enforcement can stay ahead of it
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
A sanitation truck, snow removal equipment or public works vehicle are moveable barriers that can harden mass gatherings from vehicle terror attacks and other threats
It is worthwhile for police administrators to periodically review these agreements and for individual officers to have read and understood their roles in these efforts
The officer was already at the mall on another call and stopped the gunman less than four minutes after the attack began
How an open mind can help officers prepare for, prevent and problem solve the active killers problem
If you are honest enough to admit you do not possess an open mind, then aggressively strive to develop one
Audrey Hale was a former student at the school and it is thought that Hale’s writings might reveal a motive for the attack
Some questioned whether authorities should have sought a red flag order when the suspect threatened his grandparents and vowed to become the “next mass killer”
While much attention is given to responding to attacks in progress, increased research provides hope for earlier intervention and prevention of school violence
To improve school safety against active shooters, we must work on prevention, disruption and response through a multitude of options
A Florida fire department is leading the way in bringing together first responders to train to respond to active shooter scenarios and other MCIs
Once you find a manifesto and begin to read, there will be little doubt in your mind as to the severity of the subject’s intended actions
Law enforcement must continue to keep these low-frequency, high-consequence events at the forefront of their training
Most calls were short, but one lasted more than four minutes: A man begging for dispatchers to send help as he tried to stop his wife and child from bleeding out
How can we ensure a consistently effective response across all aspects of preparation, strategy and execution?
The investigation into the deadly shooting at the Allen outlet mall is ongoing, with law enforcement officials searching for a motive behind the attack
An Allen PD officer, who was on an unrelated call at the mall, engaged the suspect and neutralized the threat
WFAA-TV reported that police on the scene said there were multiple victims, including children
The number of active shooter incidents decreased, but the number of wounded and killed went up, in a 2022 report from the FBI
Police and fire agencies worked together to prepare and care for a major ski event
The science of active shooter response is relatively new; is there a better model?
How law enforcement and educators can collaborate on improving school safety
Officers exchanged gunfire with the shooter, who appeared to be a former employee of the bank
Authorities stated that while Hale’s motive has not been established, she had considered the actions of mass murderers
Rolling Fork officers lost cars, equipment, their station and homes after an E-4 tornado struck the town
Steven Paddock lost over $1.5M, became obsessed with firearms and distanced himself from family in the months leading up to the massacre
The shooter legally bought seven weapons in recent years and hid the guns before carrying out the attack
Rolling Fork community devastated after 170-mph tornado hits small town of 2,000 people
The Sharkey County Sheriff’s Office in Rolling Fork reported gas leaks and people trapped in piles of rubble
The ability to mitigate intel and communication dysfunction requires many more training reps than what is currently budgeted for
K-9 Tole went to MSU under his new role as goodwill ambassador for the department
The deadly bombing killed six people and injured more than 1,000 — becoming a harbinger of terror at the twin towers
MOST POPULAR
- A look at some of the deadliest mass shootings throughout history
- 12 radio communication tips for active shooter incidents
- Mass casualty incident preparation resources for police officers
- After-action review: Route 91 Harvest Music Festival mass shooting
- 4 ways PDs can justify a patrol rifle program