Concert Shooter Was ‘Below Everyone’s Radar’

By Joseph L. Giacalone

Joseph L. Giacalone is a retired NYPD Detective Sergeant who held many prestigious positions during his more than 20 year career. Most of his career was dedicated to conducting and supervising major criminal investigations. Joe was the Executive Officer of the 110th Precinct Detective Squad in Queens and the Commanding Officer of the Bronx Cold Case Squad. He was responsible for managing thousands of cold case homicides and missing persons cases.

The worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history raises tough questions about how to guard against attacks on open crowds – and puts more responsibility on the crowd itself to look out for threats and escape routes in any public setting, former NYPD Detective Sergeant Joseph Giacalone told The Cipher Brief.

“Every time you go to a venue, you’re going to have to look for emergency exits. Unfortunately, that’s the mindset you have to be in now,” Giacalone said. “When you’re doing your security plans for major events, you’re going to have to go to the surrounding areas that are in sight and sound of your venue.”

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