Good relations with local police essential to safety
November 1, 2012 less than 1 minute read
Good relations with local police essential to safety
In addition to the all the security precautions a hospital can take in anticipation of a shooting or other emergency, don't forget one important strategy: Get to know the local police.
"The most important thing is being prepared as much as possible for an emergency event, and part of that preparation is having a good relationship with your local law enforcement," says Bryan Warren, CHPA, senior manager for corporate security at Carolinas Healthcare System in Charlotte, NC, and president of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety in Glendale Heights, IL.
Partnering and pre-planning with local law enforcement is a critical element when it comes to emergency planning, Warren says. Establishing a personal familiarity between hospital and police will facilitate working in concert with local law enforcement on a routine basis and making sure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in case of an emergency as well as what resources are available at the facility, he says.
In addition to the all the security precautions a hospital can take in anticipation of a shooting or other emergency, don't forget one important strategy: Get to know the local police.You have reached your article limit for the month. Subscribe now to access this article plus other member-only content.
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