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 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
The officer tells people to relax while he leads them to safety
Late Wednesday, a law enforcement official who was briefed on the case identified one of the suspects as Syed Farook
Long gone are the days of establishing a perimeter and waiting for SWAT teams and hostage negotiators to save the day
50 deputies left the safety of home to help evacuate people stranded by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Police said they made four arrests and one officer suffered a dislocated shoulder
Authorities weren’t ready to discuss a possible motive Saturday after interviewing 57-year-old suspect Robert Lewis Dear
City officials have said there are no known, credible threats against New York following the recent attacks in Paris
U.N. climate talks open in Paris on Monday, with about 140 world leaders expected to attend, including President Obama
Authorities said the shootout that wounded 17 people Sunday night was probably gang-related
A police official said the vest contained bolts and the same type of explosives as those used in the attacks
France has extended a state of emergency which allows police raids, searches and house arrest without permission from a judge
Police said 10 people were taken to the hospital in ambulances while another six were taken in private vehicles
In active shooter prevention, a group of administrators have formed teams that decide whether police should be involved
The newly released video from ISIS shows old footage of Times Square
As crime has plunged over the past two decades, the number of violent crimes and robberies in schools has also fallen
The raid had targeted the suspected planner of the attacks on Paris that left 129 dead and 328 wounded
Counterterrorism experts say well-coordinated assaults carried out by foreigners are less likely in the U.S.
The new law would allow guns in places such as colleges and day cares and on private aircraft
Police believe that a second assailant is on the loose
The school also is warning faculty and staff not to report to work
Police also identified the ‘mastermind’ behind the attacks that left 129 dead and 350 injured
Of the multiple attack locations, the Bataclan concert hall was the site of the deadliest violence
