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Nassau County Providing Schools with Panic Alarms

John Mitty Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Nassau county officials have just announced that they will be providing local schools with panic alarms. The wireless devices will transmit calls for help directly to the police department. County Executive Edward P. Mangano described the implementation of the devices at an address delivered at Carle Place High School yesterday morning. Every district in the county will have the opportunity to participate in the new safety program, but participation is not required.

“The panic alarm, with two-way communicator, also will provide GPS coordinates,” stated Mangano, describing how the devices will make it easier for emergency personnel to respond quickly to distress calls. The device does not require verbal communication; the GPS coordinates can direct authorities to the exact location of the distress call, even if no verbal message is transmitted. Each of the panic alarms will cost $150, but the county will be taking care of the costs. First Deputy Commissioner Thomas Krumpter explained, “It will be a system that runs parallel to the 911 system, that will receive priority.” School principles will be able to decide who receives access to panic buttons. Most likely, schools will assign buttons to assistant principles, secretaries and deans, who will be able to use them during times of emergency to summon authorities.

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