Boston Marathon and Police

Boston Marathon Terror Attack Two bombs exploded next to the finish line of the Boston Marathon at about 2.50PM. The explosions occurred at an interval of 15 seconds. The bombs had been planted 180 yards apart (Fielding et al., 2014). There were an estimated 5600 athletes participating in the race at the time of the explosion. The first explosion took place on 671 Boylston Street which happened to be near the finish line. The second explosion occurred on 755 Boylston Street. This was 180 yards away from the initial explosion site (Fielding et al., 2014; Gates et al., 2014).

Multiple injuries have been reported. There were immediate treatment and triage efforts put into motion immediately after the incident occurred. The rescue efforts involved the police, EMS, health personnel and the marathon spectators nearby. The Attack It had been an afternoon full of fun and pomp, but the incident turned the jolly mood into a somber occasion filled with destruction and chaos. Three people died in the explosions. Lu Lingzi, Martin Richard and Krystle Campbell aged 23, 8 and 29, respectively, were killed in the explosion (Fielding et al., 2014).

It has also been reported that 200 more spectators have sustained injuries. Some of the injured were in critical condition. 16 people sustained traumatic amputations. Matters are set to worsen because the number is likely to rise. Although there was notable destruction of property and buildings, there were no reported incidents of collapsed buildings or any that suffered structural damage. No fires were reported after the explosions. Most of the injured were provided with first aid attendance right at the scene and taken to healthcare facilities thereafter.

One paramedic described the rescue operations as "a scoop and go". Those who were injured the most were taken into ambulances by EMS and driven to hospitals and health care centers within 9 minutes of the initial explosion. Mass casualty response was called into action following the incident. There was an upsurge of information streaming into the many operation centers such as MDPHDOC, MACC, BRIC and BPD LECC. Others involved included BPD, BFD, MSP, Boston EMS and Transit PD.

There was no doubt in anyone's mind that the bomb explosions were intentional malicious acts of sabotage and violence. Emergency incident response teams are trained to be cautious of possible ancillary attacks. The firefighters, EMS personnel and law enforcement officers did not hesitate but rushed in immediately to help the survivors of the explosions. It is notable that even some of the runners moved swiftly to help the injured. MANG soldiers moved in to help too; even after having completed the 26.2-mile rucksack march (Gates et al., 2014).

Many patients were triaged and carried in ambulances on Boylston Street. A good number was also taken into the Alpha Tent via the entrance of Boylston Street entrance. Those who had been critically injured were loaded into ambulances at the rear end of the tent and moved to hospitals. Patients with critical injuries were instantly transported to medical centers while the ones with less severe injuries were prioritized and attended to within and around the ambulances.

Early investigation revealed that improvised bombs had been planted in the densely-populated spectator areas by unknown people (Holman, Garfin & Silver, 2014). It is not yet known whether the IEDs were planted by terrorists. There is need for thorough investigation. Investigations FBI is leading the investigation because it is their mandate to handle terrorist-related incidents. The Boston Office of the FBI took in the Central Coordination Center for Investigative Actions.

An immediate unified command chain was established when rescue teams including MSP, BPD and Transit Police moved in to the scene for rescue operations. A command post was established outside the scene to coordinate the rescue operations. A unified command was already in place at Westin Hotel about 40 minutes following the first explosion.

Some of the faces that were incorporated in the unified command include the Mayor, Governor, EOPSS's Executive Secretary, the MEMA director, BPD Commissioner, MSP Superintendent, Boston EMS Chief, BFD Commissioner, OEM Director, The Adjutant MANG General, FBI, the Chief of Transit PD and Boston Special in Charge (Fielding et al., 2014). Protective Measures SWAT; shorthand for Special Weapons and Tactics teams and resources have been used in a wide range of missions. They have been deployed to protect essential installations and targets of high value.

Some of these include hospitals, airports, government installations and buildings and hotels. A SWAT command has been established at Boston. It is meant to coordinate the inward mutual aid assistance that includes teams from Cambridge PD, Revere Police Department, Transit PD, NEMLEC, Everett Police Department, Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council and SEMLEC (Fielding et al., 2014). The law enforcement councils now have a responsibility to provide police support and enhance police presence around Boston to maximize security.

Since there is still a threat of ancillary attacks, the officials of the law enforcement council have developed a list of high risk target installations and infrastructure in Boston. The MBTA installations have been picked out as some of the ones that require heightened security. Since the Transit PD chief joined the UCC, deliberations relating to the possibility of shutting down the transit system have taken course. It must be noted though that the importance of the transit system cannot be ignored.

Public Information Information and other updates regarding the security and rescue operations will be relayed by the Boston Police Commissioner and the Governor from Westin Hotel in press conferences. Currently, some officers have been sent to medical care centers and hospitals to interview the victims of the attack, families and witnesses of the incident. All effort is being made to unravel the mysteries of the attack. The public has been requested to leave the scene to enable smooth investigation and avoid possible further entrapment in ancillary attacks.

The Boston mayor has provided a hotline for calls in relation to assistance and information requests. Another hotline has been provided by the law enforcement for tips that could lead investigators to answer the pending questions about the attacks. Many hospitals have activated their emergency operations units. Therefore, they have easily absorbed surging casualty numbers. They have recalled their staffs on leave, staffed emergency units and readjusted shifts to cater for the increased workload. Consequently, hospitals have provided satisfactory treatment for the injured victims.

Communication regarding the whereabouts of survivors and.