What challenges do police and other first responders face in mass violence situations, in general?
What challenges do police and other first responders face in mass violence situations, in general?
February 16, 2024 Comments Off on What challenges do police and other first responders face in mass violence situations, in general? Uncategorized Assignment-helpPrior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 16 in your textbook. Next, analyze the following scenario:
A suspect enters a crowded shopping complex and detonates a small but powerful explosive device. Calls to 911 reveal a chaotic scene. There are several people injured, and there are concerns that the structure could collapse with many more individuals trapped inside. Several witnesses reported seeing the suspect escape the scene. The suspect’s sister told police she found a notebook with details of plans to set off explosives in at least two other public locations near the current crime scene.
Based on what you have learned in Chapter 16 and throughout the course,
What types of resources should police and first responders deploy to manage the crime scene and bring victims to safety?
How might first responders prevent the suspect from perpetrating any other mass violence attacks?
What challenges do police and other first responders face in mass violence situations, in general?
How do they overcome these challenges in order to still maintain public safety in other parts of the community while prioritizing this mass violence emergency situation?
Please support your discussion with Chapter 16 of the Introduction to Criminal justice: Peak and Madensen-Herold (2021) text and least one additional scholarly or credible source.