ICS is a crucial feature of NIMS responsible for preparing for and responding to emergencies at planned events. ICS for planned events combines personnel, procedures, facility, equipment, and communication within an organizational structure to achieve successful outcomes and is used by thousands of emergency response agencies and organizations a...

With the looming inauguration, the FBI is warning all 50 states of credible threats of protests at state capitals.  The riot at the Capitol in Washington, DC resulted in five deaths including a Capitol Police officer and a woman shot inside the Capitol Building.  There were also more than 70 arrests due to the protests.  Despite warnings about demonstrators, the Capitol Police did not beef up their staffing and were grossly unprepared for the escalation that ensued.  

What lessons have been taken away from this situation?