Henrico Police Logistics Regional Incident Response Unit

About the Program

Category: Risk and Emergency Management (Best in Category)

Year: 2012

With new techniques being adopted by homeland security every year, police departments across the country are constantly trying to adapt to the changes. In response, Henrico County institued an response program for emergencies that incorporates new techniques. The Logistics Regional Incident Response resource allows total sustaining support of long term emergency situations whereas other critical emergency resources can be made available as needed. This resource, as defined, is expected to respond to requests from other entities within the region to provide critical scene support. This resource allows the opportunity to reduce the number of emergency personnel and equipment dedicated to one incident. As proven on recent call-outs, response resource has provided remote lighting, rehab services, specialized equipment, as well as food and hydration services. The county also teamed with the American Red Cross for extended scene support during an incident where hundreds of law enforcement officials converged on Henrico County in pursuit of armed subjects that had attempted to murder pursuing officers. Working in conjunction with the Red Cross and Henrico Fire, the county was able to ensure all needs of those officers were met which assisted in the successful resolution of the incident. This resource has recently been called to support local efforts in evidence collection and area illumination during a residential fire, searches, and traffic check point operations.