In an effort to increase safety and security at local schools, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced plans last week to distribute five wireless Panic Alarms to each school in Nassau County. The panic alarms connect directly with the Nassau County Police Department’s Communications Bureau.
“Terrible tragedies such as Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown and yesterday’s events at Sparks Middle School outside Reno, have left many families, administrators and faculty feeling concerned about security,” said Mangano. “While we hope to never face such a situation, residents should know that Nassau County is leading the nation with new measures to protect our children.”
Activated by the push of a button, the wireless panic alarm establishes a two-way microphone between the alarm and the NCPD and will stay activated and record until terminated by the police. The alarm also provides a GPS location, thereby generating an accurate location for responding police officers. This unprecedented program helps provides law enforcement with real-time intelligence that is critical to saving lives.
