An international incident can occur between countries or citizens, often caused by instigation or unintentional missteps. Different definitions exist, with some considering minor matters as incidents, while others only apply to serious crimes. Offenses committed by celebrities or government members may be taken more seriously, and diplomatic measures without appropriate authority can create problems. People […]
Senator Edward Kennedy was involved in a car accident on Chappaquiddick Island in 1969, resulting in the death of Mary Jo Kopechne. Kennedy failed to report the accident until the next morning and received a suspended sentence for leaving the scene. The incident ruined his political career and led to conspiracy theories. Some believe that […]
The Maastricht Treaty created the European Union and Euro (1992), The Beatles arrived in the US (1964), the Bonfire of the Vanities took place in Florence (1497), Dr. Josef Mengele died (1979), Monopoly was invented (1935), the Mud March was organized by British suffragettes (1907), astronauts made the first free spacewalk (1984), Pinocchio debuted (1940), […]
No evidence of weapons of mass destruction was found in Iraq, according to a report by US weapons inspector Charles Duelfer. Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was assassinated by Muslim terrorists in 1981. The Jazz Singer, the first “talkie” film, was released in 1927. Thomas Edison demonstrated his movie camera, the “cinetograph,” in 1889. The first […]
The Challenger exploded in 1986, the US Coast Guard was created in 1915, the first speeding ticket was issued in 1896, a ceasefire took place in Vietnam in 1973, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was installed in Paris in 1921. Legos were patented in 1958, the Russian Academy of Sciences was founded in […]
Incident management is the process of quickly addressing disruptions or threats to IT services. IT professionals use various measures to prevent incidents and restore services as soon as possible. Companies have their own incident management systems and policies, and failure to handle incidents properly can result in loss of customers and money. Incident management is […]
The critical incident technique observes human behavior in critical situations to predict how employees will solve workplace problems. It can be used by HR managers to test job applicants and create standards for professions. Questionnaires and reports are used to collect data, and similar events are categorized to recognize positive and negative reactions. The technique […]
In 1966, a US bomber carrying four hydrogen bombs collided with a tanker aircraft, causing an explosion that killed seven crew members. The bombs fell near Palomares, contaminating two square kilometers of Spanish soil with radioactive plutonium. The US government worked to clear the area of contamination and used a mathematical technique called Bayesian search […]
Incident energy is energy that is created from an accident and transferred to other objects. It can be thermal or kinetic and is absorbed by objects in its path. Incident energy is important for solar panel design and worker safety procedures. In technical terms, incident energy is energy that falls or hits something and then […]
A search-for-arrest incident allows law enforcement to search a suspect and their immediate surroundings when lawfully apprehended. This exception to search and seizure laws varies by country and state, but in the US, it is allowed under certain circumstances, such as a lawful custody arrest. The police can search for weapons or evidence and conduct […]
The Watts Riots in Los Angeles began in 1965 after a fight between police officers and a black man. It caused $81 million in damage, 40 deaths, and 34 injuries. Al Qaeda was founded in 1988, while Babe Ruth hit his 500th home run in 1929. The Mall of America opened in 1992, and the […]
Al Qaeda bombed two US embassies in Africa, killing 224 people (1998). Bali bomber Amrozi bin Nurhasyim was sentenced to death for killing 190 people (2003). The last lynching occurred in the northern US (1930). Lynching is now a criminal offense in all 50 states. Lynne Cox was the first to swim the Bering Strait […]
An incident manager is responsible for maintaining an effective IT system, setting up support systems, delegating tasks, and ensuring systems are updated and maintained. They must have advanced knowledge of computer systems, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills. An incident manager, sometimes known as a problem manager, is responsible for ensuring that an effective […]
Critical incident stress debriefing is a counseling process that helps people who have experienced trauma return to normal life as soon as possible. It can be done individually or in groups and involves three stages: defusing, debriefing, and follow-up. The goal is to reassure victims that their feelings are normal and provide coping strategies. Critical […]
