Mass Gathering
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.
The habits we learn to care for ourselves and others go with us off-duty into our personal lives
Use a portable power station to quickly and quietly charge radios, smartphones and power lighting and other devices when other power sources are not available
Authorities said a 22-year-old man named as a person of interest in the shooting was taken into police custody Monday evening
A day that began with peaceful protests ended in sporadic skirmishes, with some people throwing rocks at officers, LAPD said
None of the injuries were life-threatening; police have taken a suspect into custody
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In the wake of three deadly MCIs in November, only 11% of poll respondents said their agency is fully staffed and trained for a mass casualty incident
Pre-plan for bystander response, mental health support for when chaotic violence disrupts a mass gathering
Police confirm a person of interest is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing
Victims were transported to the hospital, and Waukesha police are investigating
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According to Houston鈥檚 FF union president, officials had asked for radios to contact private EMS but were only provided cellphone numbers
In a series of three videos, TikTok user @remi.rich described the chaotic scene first responders encountered trying to reach concert victims
A paramedic and a nurse who witnessed the deadly night鈥檚 events and tried to help victims describe how so much went so wrong in Houston
Officials are looking into the cause of a crowd surge that resulted in the death of eight concertgoers
Gresham firefighter Nick Haney helped administer CPR to Meghan Roth, whom he鈥檇 met through a mutual friend
The chaos of June 12, 2016, left lingering trauma for first responders and led local agencies to reexamine their preparation for active-shooter events
Organizers say the tests will both keep attendees safe and help health officials understand how many asymptomatic people may be attending large events
Other bills still up for consideration include one increasing penalties for assaulting first responders and one that aims for more police accountability
Police said children as young as 9 were involved in the fight where people were swinging baseball bats and golf clubs
Officials said about 500 people were at the house and emergency vehicles were hampered by a large number of parked cars on the street
Hundreds defied curfew during the second night of tensions in a Minneapolis suburb
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
The UPMC Susquehanna special response vehicle was used for the first time Monday to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to seniors
Federal officials recommended reviewing resources on situational awareness, communication and preparation of personnel and apparatus ahead of the upcoming inauguration
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