Mass Emergency Response
The Mass Emergency Response topic contains stories about large-scale attacks or threats, often involving terrorism, active-shooter situations, or bombings. Such events require several departments and agencies to respond to the same incident, making clear communication a priority.
A detailed analysis of the Uvalde incident unveils critical flaws in active shooter response, offering vital insights for law enforcement agencies nationwide
Six steps to balancing efficiency and safety when multiple officers converge on a scene
Read, save and share these resources to ensure each public safety agency is ready to respond and collaborate while on scene of your next potential MCI
Sheriff Alex Villanueva has repeatedly called the decision a ‘power grab'; officials have said the decision was months in the making
In large-scale emergencies, police, fire, EMS, and a wide variety of other governmental organizations and private enterprises need to pull together
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
Although smartphones are clearly introducing new operational capabilities, there are other relevant technologies emerging that will further this trend
Here’s what procurement officers need to keep in mind to ensure their department gets optimal FirstNet connectivity and capability
You’re in the middle of over a million other people at the Super Bowl and need to make an urgent phone call to your CO. Will you be able to? With FirstNet you can
Mobile technology has become a force multiplier for public safety, improving overall situational awareness and the effective use of limited resources
Officers must prepare to take on a bigger medical role in mass shootings
Automated scheduling technology can help public safety agencies with employee notification and cost recovery for emergency staffing
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
Members gain access to IPSA publications and webinars
This timely and important event is a significant cross-disciplinary training opportunity for all public safety personnel
San Jose’s emergency action plan calls for deploying FirstNet to both first responders and other city agencies like transportation and public works
How to leverage nontraditional resources to assist law enforcement operations
Know what’s important to say right now, what can wait until later and what doesn’t need to be said at all
In this free guide, we outline how to prepare your agency and personnel for communications in the FirstNet era
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
Doug sits down with Chief Bill Harvey to discuss response to large-scale events
When a 911 comms center becomes overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of incoming calls during a disaster, TERT teams provide support
Officials said a gunman “eventually surrendered” after fatally shooting five people at a SunTrust bank
The program is intended to teach first responders how to care for themselves after crisis events and recognize peers who may have PTSD
Here’s how first responders deal with such massive operations
In Philadelphia, police often race shooting victims to the hospital rather than wait for paramedics. Experts in trauma and policing say more cities should consider it.
Paradise Mayor Jody Jones confirmed on Sunday that 17 Paradise police officers lost their homes in the inferno
Advances in technology are enabling law enforcement to get real-time data that provide complete situational awareness for both patrol officers on scene and the command center
NFPA 3000 is a framework for preparing fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement and communities for active shooter incident response and recovery
How has the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting changed LE response to special events?
For emergency responders, trauma from responding to an act of mass violence can create a cyclical pattern of negative thinking
Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque told The Eagle-Tribune that he’s “never seen anything like this”