An earthquake, a flood, a major power outage, a hostage situation, a bombing, a terrorist threat These are all possible scenarios for public safety agencies. But are we really ready for the human and nature-caused disasters and events? That is the question the Alameda County, CA Sheriff's Office asked-and helped answer through its recent "Urban Shield" exercise.

Law enforcement must cope with major-scale disasters and incidents. Sound leadership during such crises is vital. Personnel must have the ability, training and skills to handle crises, but on-the-job, play-it-by-ear tactics will no longer work-if they ever did. Instead, every agency must learn how to use time, energy, talent and ...

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