The 4 Best Examples of Police and Mental Health Response
Learn how technology can improve police response to mental health emergencies.
911 Response
9-1-1 Texting System Proves to Stop Self-Harm
Two-way text message communication with 9-1-1 has proven to be an effective way to stop self-harm
The Best of the Best #ThankYou911 Posts
Every day all across the U.S., 9-1-1 telecommunicators, supervisors, public educators and many others work around the clock to provide help to every person who needs it. April was #911EducationMonth, and here are some of our favorite #ThankYou911 posts from this year.
How School Safety Has Changed Since the Columbine School Shooting 20 Years Ago
School safety leaders have put a focus on enhancing emergency protocols and procedures, recognizing red flags, working with local public safety leaders to create more cohesive school emergency plans, and implementing new emergency response tools that provide interoperability.
Lessons Learned from The New Zealand Shootings
The Christchurch mosque shootings on March 15 shook New Zealand and prompted a powerful inquiry into the worst mass murder in the country’s history. The shootings were two consecutive terrorist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand during Friday prayer. The first attack was live streamed on Facebook. The Australian gunman, a white supremacist, has been charged
What is Community Policing?
The keys to implementing an effective community policing strategy are understanding its history, evolution, and focus on partnership.
Soft Lockdowns: What They Are, Why They’re Important, and How to Manage Them
A soft lockdown is one option school safety officials have to respond to threats. Learn more about soft lockdowns and when to use them.
The Unfolding Reality of First Responder PTSD After Natural Disasters
Anybody can suffer PTSD following a natural disaster, but an alarming statistic has emerged relating to first responder PTSD after natural disasters.
National Police Week Honors Fallen or Injured Law Enforcement
In May, law enforcement officers from across the country will travel to Washington D.C. to participate in a series of events and ceremonies for National Police Week. The week coincides with Peace Officers Memorial day, which falls on May 15th, and both of which are meant to honor the law enforcement officers who lost their
Streamlining 911 Operations with Text-from-911
The primary reasons that Text-to-911 is being used in PSAPs across the country are to aid deaf and hard-of-hearing callers, those with speech impairments, and to address emergencies where verbal communication isn’t possible or is unsafe.
