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.
Law enforcement agencies that respond to large-sized events must recalibrate their approach to security
The most difficult part of an active shooter response is the decision-making, so take the opportunity to “war game” some of these decisions ahead of time
Raising awareness about the incel movement could help prevent acts of mass violence before they occur
The man also was charged with illegally purchasing two assault rifles that Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik
That statement came after some had questioned why the attack in San Bernardino was quickly labeled terrorism
Houston-based K9s4COPs presented the dog to the French Embassy in Washington, D.C.
New York Police Commissioner William Bratton said he thinks Los Angeles officials are overreacting
Some lawmakers want to require police reports to be required when firearms are lost or stolen
The closure came the same day classes were canceled at San Bernardino Valley College because of a bomb threat
Here are some of the programs schools have implemented and law enforcement’s role within them
If the shooting is labeled a terror attack, families of victims could be entitled to additional payments and benefits
New Orleans police have not ruled out the possibility of additional suspects or arrests
In the three years since, many states have embraced the National Rifle Association’s axiom that more “good guys with guns” are needed to deter mass shootings
FBI Director James Comey and other senior American officials briefed members of Congress
In the span of six days, police suddenly have a pair of poster cases for the use of military-style equipment
Det. Jorge Lozano said he only did what was necessary and that the sight of a terrified child had inspired him
The chief has been praised for his cool-headed response in the chaotic aftermath of the massacre
The suspect rambled to authorities about ‘no more baby parts’ after his arrest.
Police are wounded in about 25 percent of cases like the Nov. 27 Colorado Springs shooting
Traditional first responders include law enforcement, the fire service, and emergency medical personnel
The FBI director said the couple was clearly inspired by a foreign terror organization
Companies such as Lenco, LRAD, Combined Systems, Tactical Electronics, and others must now satisfy the questions and concerns of a larger constituency
The FBI would not release details on where the husband-and-wife killers practiced their shooting
The increasing number of IS women is worrisome and makes it hard to flag the prototypical recruit for investigation
The deadly shooting in San Bernardino happened in a state with some of the nation’s toughest gun laws
The president’s speech followed Wednesday’s shooting in San Bernardino, California, that killed 14 people
People fear going to spaces where there isn’t a strong police presence
Active killer incidents and other large-scale mass-casualty events are sudden — you need to get ready with tactics and tools to help get you through a very, very long day
The city has increased its presence in Muslim neighborhoods to build better relationships with the community
Authorities revealed new details about the massacre in San Bernardino that left 14 people dead
Since 2006, Michigan authorities have received more than $40M worth of surplus military equipment
Someone else may have helped the students, who are 10 and 11 years old, come up with the plan
The husband-and-wife attackers who killed 14 people had enough bullets and bombs to slaughter hundreds more
