Mass Casualty Events and Terrorism
Mass casualty and terrorist events are tragic and complex, putting strain on local resources and response capabilities at the exact time a coordinated, multijurisdictional response is required. Moreover, they can have a lasting impact on the physical and mental health of responders and community members long after the event has occurred. The IACP has developed a host of resources designed to assist law enforcement in the prevention, response to, and aftermath of mass casualty and terrorist events.
Building Communities of Trust: A Guidance for Community Leaders
The Building Communities of Trust (BCOT) Initiative focuses on developing trust between law enforcement, fusion centers, and the communities they serve, particularly immigrant and minority…
Radicalization 101
Radicalization to violence is the process by which individuals are introduced to an overtly ideological message and belief system that encourages movement from moderate, mainstream…
Policy Center Resources
See AllActive Attack
In active attack situations, where ongoing deadly force is reasonably likely to be employed by a suspect(s) and delay in taking police action could result...
Suicide Bombings
Police officers must be prepared for the potential of suicide bomber attacks. No policy can prescribe the precise actions that an officer must take in...
Resources
Terrorism Prevention, Response, & Recovery
Mass casualty and terrorist events are among the most complex challenges faced by public safety, putting strain on local resources and response capabilities at the…
EXPIRED Incorporation of Rapid DNA in Mass Disaster Response Plans
Submitted by: Forensics Committee WHEREAS, law enforcement plays a critical role in the response to mass disasters; and WHEREAS, effective mass disaster response requires collaboration…
Drug Recognition Experts
The Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program forms the basis of drug-impaired driving enforcement through training and certifying Drug Recognition Experts (DREs). The DRE responds…
Police Chaplains
Police chaplains assist police agency personnel with personal, spiritual, moral, and ethical consultation. Police chaplains are clergy whose function is to provide support and guidance…
