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"The tragic Westfield attack in Sydney highlights the vulnerability of crowded
public spaces. Six people were killed and many were injured by a knife-wielding
attacker in a short period of time.
For people with malicious intent, crowded venues such as shopping centres,
concerts, sporting events and public transport are often easy targets for
maximising harm.
Traditionally, in response to mass casualty events, we depend on the actions of
first responders, including police and ambulance services, who are the trained
professionals. But there’s always a gap, however short, between when a crisis
begins and when authorities arrive.
The actions of people at the scene are crucial in bridging this gap. The “zero
responders” – bystanders who proactively assist – play a pivotal role in the
immediate response. They can be key players in preventing, reporting and
containing an incident."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
