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.
Our government built its public warning systems around AM radio because it’s the most reliable form of communication if disaster strikes
A detailed analysis of the Uvalde incident unveils critical flaws in active shooter response, offering vital insights for law enforcement agencies nationwide
The number of attacks is alarming, but we are seeing more stories about successes from police intervention before and during attacks
Joe Walker was reportedly shot twice in the stomach while trying to stop the shooter
The person of interest, who is still at large, has been identified as a firearms instructor recently treated at mental health facility
Mass shootings remind us of our shared vulnerability and that we will always be there for our communities
Inside the command center is a front collaboration/workroom with flip-down bench seating and a fixed center conference table
Jim Dudley speaks with Eric Thomas O’Neal about adding yet another dimension to today’s law enforcement officer, that of a trained emergency medical responder
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
At the time of the 2019 killings, Michael Cummins was close to being arrested for probation violations
How can we avoid the most common planning errors in anticipation of the unthinkable?
Six steps to balancing efficiency and safety when multiple officers converge on a scene
This eight-hour class is a great enhancement to the minimal tactical medical training received by most cops
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
