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STEUBENVILLE — Jefferson County 9-1-1 Director Rob Herrington says implementation of the Safer Watch school safety program has been nearly flawless. The state-of-the-art school security system is built around the SaferWatch app, a communications network that links a network of cameras to the 9-1-1 hub so dispatchers can tap into the video feed and, in the event of an emergency, instantly notify first responders and administrators. He said every school in Jefferson County is...

https://vimeo.com/943336334?share=copy En West Palm Beach comienza el festival de música SunFest 2024, que promete deslumbrar a los asistentes con nombres de la talla de Nelly, Cole Swindell y Third Eye Blind, entre otros artistas que sin duda atraerán a miles de fanáticos. Por supuesto, un evento de esta magnitud genera preocupaciones de seguridad. El Jefe de Policía de West Palm Beach, Frank Adderley, enfatiza la importancia de la colaboración ciudadana para garantizar un ambiente...

https://vimeo.com/942403443?share=copy West Palm Beach, FL — Over 85,000 people will descend on downtown West Palm Beach for SunFest this weekend. The three-day music festival is held along the waterfront. While there is a lot of excitement around the major event, there are also safety concerns. SunFest weekend is now just hours away. Friday thousands of people will be going through the main entrance at Clematis Street and Narcissus Avenue. The West Palm Beach Police...

Music fans can report crime using SaferWatch app https://vimeo.com/942398723?share=copy   WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's officially SunFest season as thousands are expected to flock to downtown West Palm Beach to watch their favorite music acts. "Who are you guys here to see?" asked WPTV reporter Joel Lopez. "Shaggy, definitely Shaggy," partners Kyle Dickerson and Viola Madej said. The duo came to South Florida from Atlanta to attend the event. Madej said she's...

https://vimeo.com/942350443?share=copy WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The countdown is on for the Sunfest Music Festival in West Palm Beach this weekend, and law enforcement officials are working around the clock to make sure all resources are in place to keep you safe. On Thursday, West Palm Beach Police Chief Frank Adderley and SaferWatch CEO Geno Roefaro had a news conference speaking on the tools that you should have in your pocket to report any suspicious...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 2, 2024 PIO #24-05-1 BRING SUNSCREEN, SUNGLASSES & SAFERWATCH TO SUNFEST SaferWatch Allows You to “See Something, Send Something” The West Palm Beach Police Department marks one year since the introduction of SaferWatch to help residents and visitors stay safe, informed, and prevent crime. SaferWatch allows people to text photos, videos, or livestream directly to the 911 Emergency Communications Center and Strategic Intelligence Center. With this cutting-edge mobile application,...

  In December 2021, the principal at Eagle Point Elementary School in Broward County, Florida, received an anonymous bomb threat. Using a silent panic alarm app on her phone, she alerted police and within seconds her image appeared on multiple screens in the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office was able to immediately give her instructions to evacuate the school, and call the fire department and the bomb squad. “We were able to...

https://vimeo.com/928234163?share=copy BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - Beginning Apr. 1, Burke County residents will have a new way to contact law enforcement and receive alerts from the Sheriff's Office. The app is called Safer Watch. Users can provide pictures, videos, and audio files to assist officers with their call for service. According to the Sheriff's Office, this proactive approach can help law enforcement respond more effectively and prevent violent crimes before they occur. "We...

https://vimeo.com/927152761?share=copy JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — Jefferson County Schools have been adapting to new safety measures throughout the year, but one that is proving to be successful in all schools is the new SaferWatch program. Steubenville High School Assistant Principal Deanna Beall says all teachers and staff at their schools have been trained, with each wearing a lanyard equipped with a safety button. "If there is an emergency, they're able to press the lanyard and...

The Clay County Sheriff's Office said no injuries have been reported.     CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — Update: The man accused of fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a mailbox in the process has turned himself in, according to Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook. No one was hurt as a result of the crash.  Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook is asking residents to stay inside their homes Tuesday evening as deputies search for a...