Hillsborough Disaster

that the truth behind historical events is influenced by those left to record them is one that is emphasized on events in the more distant past. Events that occurred more recently are less often given this scrutiny, and many times the first version of the truth, the “winner’s” version, becomes widely accepted. Furthermore, because this truth is distributed by people in positions of power, often through an official mainstream media channel, the story that is immediately told is trusted and accepted by the masses. Unfortunately, this lack of scrutiny can lead to the spread of incorrect information being passed off as facts. It can take years to correct public perception, and as the Hillsborough Disaster of 1989 shows us, the consequences for groups of people can be disastrous. In the case of Hillsborough, the misinformation came directly from the police, and was reiterated by authority figures in both the political and soccer worlds. This paper will examine how this “truth” came about, and how what was recorded as truth was a direct result not of the events that happened, but rather by what those in power wished to convey. Additionally, it will contrast how those in power so…

Hillsborough soccer disaster April 15, 1989 that’s when this rival game took place the Hillsborough stadium.The game was between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. They had to install a metal security fence because they didn't want nobody on the field. It was also a FA Cup semi-final which is a very big game . Sometimes humans can act like animals. That’s what happened at the Hillsborough soccer stadium. It all started at the front gates when there was to many people flooded in.…

responding to Tampa General Hospital and requested Detective M. Carter #181968 and I respond to the scene. Upon arrival, I observed the involved silver Honda Accord at final rest on the north shoulder of the roadway with the pedestrian guardrail impaled into the front of the vehicle. I took the responsibilities as lead detective and Detective M. Carter took the responsibilities as scene detective. Deputy J. DeVoe #78683 was on scene prior to my arrival and was completing the DHSMV crash…

1. Figure 1 represents the disaster management cycle as it is generally conceived. Describe the preparedness and emergency response portions of the cycle and explaining important concern of yours and how it could be addressed in different phases of the disaster cycle. The Disaster Management Cycle is generally understood to be comprised of four cyclical components. These four deeply interrelated and symbiotic components include Preparation, Response, Reconstruction or Recovery, and Prevention…

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Communication and Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Preparing for a disaster requires strategic planning; however, in recent years there have been several challenges, causing unnecessary deaths and illnesses. A critical component of emergency preparedness is communication at multiple levels. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presented grand rounds on preparedness challenges for children in public health emergencies with discussions on strengths, challenges, and opportunities…