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It Happened Here! It Happened To Me!

This article tells the story of Lieutenant Mike Madden and his personal experience as the first officer on scene at the Inland Regional Center active shooter attack in San Bernardino, California. He describes how decisions he made before starting his shift affected his safety.

Type: Publication

Length: 5 pages

Publication Date: November 2018

Agencies: VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program

Authors: Lieutenant Mike Madden

Topics: Officer Safety, Bullet-Resistant Vest, High-Risk Calls, Professionalism, Complacency, Casualty Care, Equipment, Critical Incidents, Active Shooter Events, Special Groups, Executive