LNK360™ – Certified School Safety Alert Solution
Incidents of school violence are increasing, and many companies claim their technology can help. But only Mutualink LNK360™ has the certifications and the experience needed to protect the next generation. By: Mutualink Staff The return of in-person teaching across America has seen a corresponding increase in school violence. In 2021 there were 168 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 36 deaths and 99 injuries. These tragedies are no longer isolated incidents, and no...
School Safety: A School Police Chief’s Perspective
One of the most important challenges our communities face today is school safety. By: Mutualink Staff Recently we were fortunate enough to sit down with Chief Craig Miller (retired) of the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) to ask his perspective on school safety. Before we dive in, here is a little background on Chief Miller. Chief Craig Miller, former Chief of Police at Dallas Independent School District, shares his insight on school safety. Prior to...
Mutualink Optimizes Remote Resource Monitoring, Reducing Time to Resolution
During a critical event, Mutualink can remotely leverage existing closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitors, to improve communications and reduce the time to resolution. By: Mutualink Staff The Scenario Any facility in which the public gathers – schools, shopping malls, theaters, office buildings, retail spaces, hospitals, sporting arenas — has the potential to become critical. In both natural disasters such as tornados or man-made events such as an active shooter, reducing the time to resolution can save...
Shootings Increase Demand for Panic Alarm System for Schools
There have been 32 school shootings between Aug. 1, 2021, and Dec. 16, 2021, according to Education Week in which 66 people have been killed or injured. That is 6.4 incidents per month. After each school shooting incident, there are well-intentioned promises from the community to improve response, better protect our children, and reduce chaos. [...]
A First Responder Alert System Information Superhighway
An Information Superhighway infrastructure can be made into a first responder alert system for safer and more resilient communities. See how Mutualink is doing this in New Hampshire, Virginia, and Indiana. When people think of infrastructure, they often think of physical infrastructures such as roads, bridges, and tunnels. That makes sense since throughout history roads and bridges have marked the advancement of human civilization. They connected people and societies, enabling the exchange of goods, ideas,...
Mutualink Enables Fusion Center’s Critical Incident Response
Mutualink rapidly connects multiple entities to provide real-time data in the event of a critical incident. Collaborating entities include: law enforcement, local and state utilities, health care providers, emergency response teams, and private businesses. Real Scenarios Public safety during a hurricane in Jacksonville, Florida Crime prevention in Atlantic city, NJ The Objective Create a temporary, opt-in, communication hub to address an in-progress incident now! The Challenge Multiple safety entities—both public and private—have their own monitoring...
5 Ways Drones Help Police Manage Crowds and Civil Demonstrations
Mutualink Interoperability Mutualink enables first responders from every discipline (Fire & Rescue, Police, Park Police, Homeland Security, and federal agencies to communicate cross-functionally in real-time with each other and with command centers. The Scenario 11,000 people attended an All Lives Matter demonstration in Troy, NY June 2018. The Objective Ensure the safety of attendees, organizers, onsite sponsors, business owners, first responders, and the community at large during the demonstration. The Challenge Monitoring mass gatherings in...
Reducing Emergency Response Times—3 Grants For Transportation Infrastructure
When an accident occurs on critical transit infrastructures like roads, rails, or airports, everyone wants a fast response. Here’s how to secure funding for a first responder alert system. Imagine a passenger suddenly becomes unruly [...]
The Only Certified System Used for School Safety and Public Safety
When implementing a disaster communications plan, it’s important to work with trusted providers. Learn more about why Safety Act certification is important to protecting the public and making communities more resilient. Preparing a disaster communications plan for school security requires several steps. [...]
Mutualink–Who We Are
An Introduction to Mutualink True Interoperability®: with more connectivity than any other company Mutualink is the leading provider of a best-in-class multimedia interoperability platform LNK360™. LNK360™ enables public safety agencies and enterprise security to share voice, video, and data for improved cross-agency communications. Mutualink is trusted by partners such as ATT FirstNet and Verizon FrontLine, and clients including law enforcement and first responders. Mutualink provides secure, scalable solutions that public safety officials rely on during...
Setting the Record Straight on School Safety Alert Systems
There’s more to school safety alert systems than you think. In this article, we clear up some common misunderstandings that stand in the way of responding to school shootings and making schools safer. By: Jeff Kelly, National Director Campus Safety K-12 and Higher Education Here are two well known facts: School safety alert systems enable effective responses to school shootings. Alyssa’s Law in Florida (and other states) requires schools to implement a mobile panic button...
Best Panic Button Solutions: Here’s What You Need to Know
Every child deserves their school to have the best technology available to keep them safe. This article reviews how to compare panic button applications and provides guidance for school safety officials. By: Jeff Kelly, National Director Campus Safety K-12 and Higher Education There is an urgent need for panic button systems for K-12 school security. There have been at least 23 shootings this school year as of Oct. 11, according to Education Week. Federal and...