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New York State Launches School Security Program

By Kylie Bull
Managing Editor of Homeland Security Today

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched a new school safety pilot program, Mutualink K-12, which will roll out in 20 public schools in Oneida and Rockland counties later this month.

Mutualink K-12 is a new technology designed to improve communications and information sharing between participating schools and local first responders during an emergency. It will be implemented by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ (DHSES) Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications in conjunction with each county’s sheriff’s office or emergency management office.

“In an emergency, mere seconds can make all the difference in averting tragedy,” Cuomo said. “This new technology is yet another step we are taking to better protect students and ensure that first responders and law enforcement have access to quick and accurate information. I look forward to seeing the results of this pilot program.”

Mutualink K-12 is an IP-based multi-media communications solution for event-based incident management, enabling real-time information sharing, including voice, video, data and text, between schools and emergency responders.

Read Kylie’s full report here.

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