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A Mobile Automated Emergency Response Solution for Outdoor and Remote Operations
Without an established, reliable communication channel, the challenges of effective event management, public safety, and emergency response increase drastically. In remote environments, these challenges pose serious threats where effective communication isn’t just a necessity, it’s a lifeline ensuring safety and efficiency. Enter Mutualink, an innovative and unique solution for communication on the go. Mutualink’s Go Kit is a portable, transformative solution for remote operation that seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure to provide secure, uninterrupted connectivity....
The Importance of Drills and Training in Emergency Response
The DOJ Uvalde School Shooting Response and Ohio Active Shooter Drill underscored how preparedness, communication, and a cohesive partnership between regional agencies make all the difference when responding to a crisis. Read on to hear from a leading School Safety expert on the importance of drills and training, and discover the School District setting a new standard for safety preparedness. School Safety Expert Craig Miller on the Importance of Drills and...
Active Shooter Drill with Interoperability Focus Uncovers Failures: A Mutualink Interview with Joe Dooley
A recent active shooter drill in Conneaut, Ohio revealed sizable failures in emergency response planning and execution. The drill, which came after months of planning, focused on measuring progress in unified command and interoperability, which were identified as key factors for success in emergency response situations by the DOJ Uvalde report. In our interview with Joe Dooley, Director of Public Safety & Security Solutions at Mutualink, we explore why the failures in this well-planned active...
Automated Emergency Response: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters
If you've heard terms like "Automated Emergency Response (AER)" or "Interoperable Systems" and felt more confused than comforted, you're not alone. This advanced technology makes all the difference, but it tends to come with a lot of complicated, technical talk. That's why we're here to break things down into terms everyone can understand, without an encyclopedia. Read on and in 2-3 minutes you'll know exactly what Automated Emergency Response is, how it works, and why...
The 2024 CT-NSGP: Our Free Guide to the Nonprofit Security Grant
The 2024 CT-NSGP (Connecticut Nonprofit Security Grant Program) is a new grant opportunity for 501(c) (3) organizations that own property in Connecticut that the DESPP commissioner determines is at heightened risk of a terrorist attack, hate crime, or violent act. The Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is distributing $5 Million in available funds, with a max grant of $50,000 per facility. The application deadline is Friday, March 1, 2024, at 5...
How to Identify and Strengthen the Weakest Link in Your School’s Emergency Response Plan
A Chain Is No Stronger Than Its Weakest Link But do you know yours? We do – and we have the insights and tools to repair it. Read on for critical lessons from past tragedies and the present-day, proven solutions that securely enhance your school’s safety. Learning From the Past What did Parkland High School, Robb Elementary School, and The Covenant School in Nashville all have in common? They had established...
The #1 Emergency Response Solution Boosting East Texas School Safety
How Lost Time Cost Lives in The Uvalde School Shooting The devastating impact of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde continues to reverberate. The most recent DOJ report underscores the critical importance of a successful emergency response solution to save time in emergencies, prompting Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith to take decisive action to enhance East Texas School Safety. Sheriff Larry Smith expressed deep concern over the incident, recognizing the vulnerability of children in...
School Safety in Texas: How Smith County Is Ahead of the Curve
Smith County Sheriff, Larry Smith, Is Spearheading Change for School Safety in Texas Motivated by the findings of the DOJ report on the Uvalde School Shooting Response, Smith County Sheriff, Larry Smith is taking action to enhance school safety in Texas. In the fall of 2023, Sheriff Smith and other law enforcement in East Texas conducted thorough research, seeking to improve school safety in Texas. Their findings identified Mutualink as the premiere solution for addressing...
The DOJ Report on the Uvalde School Shooting Response: Key Findings
The DOJ Report on the Uvalde School Shooting Response was released last Thursday. The disastrous events that unfolded on May 24, 2022, were and continue to be devastating to the victims, their families, the Uvalde community, and everyone across the country. We hope this report will provide some semblance of closure for those most impacted, and inspire action on all levels to prevent future crises from unfolding in a similar, tragic manner. With a mission...
Navigating the Texas 2023-2025 Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant Cycles 1 and 2 with Ease
Extension for Cycle 1 If you missed the January 8th deadline for the 2023-2025 Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Cycle 1 Grant, you’re in luck! The TEA has announced an extension to January 26th, 2024. Finalize and submit your application by or before then for the opportunity to be one of 700 recipients being awarded a portion of the allocated $821.5M funds. Preparing for Cycle 2 Interested in applying but don’t know how or where...
Security Boost for City Schools
Waterbury police install digital system to aid safety BY LIVI STANFORD REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN WATERBURY — Inside the Real Time Crime Center at Waterbury Police Department on Wednesday there was silence as a demonstration began of a digital communication system that allows law enforcement and other public safety officials to securely share voice, video, and data instantly in the event of an emergency at a school. At left, from left, Board of Education members Elizabeth C....
Mutualink to Host the Connecticut School Safety Symposium on March 2
School Safety Experts, Law Enforcement and Educators to gather in New Haven to discuss the psychology of mass shootings and how to make classrooms safer. New Haven, Connecticut – Mutualink, a leading provider of security and safety solutions for schools, in cooperation with the Connecticut Chiefs of Police Association and the Dr. Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, is pleased to announce the Connecticut School Safety Symposium. The symposium is aimed at bringing law...