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.
These shootings show just how difficult it can be for law enforcement to stop a highly mobile killer
Police executives have collectively failed to teach officers how to assess a mass casualty threat and, more important, what to do about it
An untold, large number of people may be coming to Lincoln County, Nev. in late September, with some perhaps unhinged enough to try and take on the military
The worst mass shooting in the state’s history killed nine and injured several others
Douglas County sheriff said that his position on gun control had not shifted
At least nine people were killed and seven others wounded at Umpqua Community College
Listen to the radio transmissions between responders and dispatch during response to shooting at the Umpqua Community College
Constant updates from a PIO reduces speculation and uncertainty, which is important for those with loved ones involved
The sheriff said the gunman was killed during an exchange of gunfire with officers
That law requires the police and the department of education to issue reports twice a year with student arrest information
Prosecutors did not file terrorism charges that police originally sought against the suspect
Suspect is under federal investigation for lying to police and failing to report a crime
He is under investigation for lying to police, knowing about a crime before or after it was committed and not reporting it
Shannon Lamb had earlier told authorities that he was “not going to jail”
A man had planned to attack a Sept. 11 memorial in Mo.
The investigation has heightened fears among law enforcement and drivers about whether a serial shooter is in their midst
Suspect also faces federal charges including hate crimes and obstruction of the practice of religion
Judge ordered 28-year-old James Holmes to serve 12 consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, one for each of the people he killed
After initial negotiations, the suspect agreed to release the students and teacher, then eventually put the gun down
Regal Entertainment Group announced on its website the bag checking might inconvenience guests but provides better security
Backed by the NRA, legislation would limit the ability of mentally troubled people to buy firearms
Suspect faces federal charges including hate crimes, weapons charges and obstructing the practice of religion
Police released dashcam footage of gunman being pulled over on April 20 and undergoing roadside sobriety checks
Officials releaseddetails of Chattanooga shooting, describing a chaotic scene of mostly unarmed Marines
Dylann Roof already faces state charges including nine counts of murder
Denver Broncos quarterback visited with local officials to show support after shootings
U.S. forces don’t routinely carry guns when they are not in combat or on military bases
An FBI spokesman declined to comment on whether investigators were pursuing mental health records for suspect
“There are no words to describe our shock, horror, and grief”
On Saturday, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith, a reservist serving on active duty at the Chattanooga center, died, bringing the death toll to five
Now jurors must decide whether death penalty is right option for James Holmes
Will be eligible for death penalty
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