H.E.W.S. Computer Aided Dispatch Potential Uses
Law Enforcement Computer Assisted Dispatch Systems
- 911 emergencies
- Crime prevention alerts
- Investigation assistance
- Check and credit card fraud
- Abduction and hostage situations
- Bomb threats
- Prison escapes
- Gang activity reports
- Jury call-offs
- Arson investigations
- Sexual offender and predator notices
- Parolee and juvenile check-ups
- Share information on a regional basis and coordinate resources
- Coordination of Amber alert programs
Fire Department and other Public Safety Agencies
- Receive and transmit alarms of fire and emergency
- Dispatch fire and medical units
- Manage department resources
- Evacuation and safe-return notifications
- Hazardous material releases
- Search and rescue operations
- Provide communications between multiple resources
Government Computer Assisted Dispatch Systems
- Disaster preparation for predicted natural events (hurricanes, blizzards, etc.)
- Community public safety alerts such as traffic, weather or terrorism alerts
- Emergency response for industrial accidents
- Co-ordinate actions of different departments
- Community Support: people with disabilities can provide information to assist E.M.S. Personnel when responding to an emergency call. Oklahoma residents can now register storm cellar locations and be easily found if trapped under tornado debris.
- Citizen surveys
- Business surveys
- Community event reminders
- Road closing announcements
Health Care Facilities Computer Aided Dispatch Systems
- On-call staff call-in
- Appointment reminders
- Special program announcements
- Out-patient health verification
- Media relations
- Emergency blood donation requests
Utility, Transportation, and Chemical Manufacturing Industries
- Emergency notification
- Service availability announcements
- Work crew call-in
- Community surveys
- Supplier faxing
- Employee bulletin board
- Media notification
