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Moore PD S.A.ID. Program
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Moore Police Department launches new initiative to better serve individuals with special needs in times of crisis
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he S.A.ID. (Special Needs Alert and Identification) Program is designed to help first responders and the community work together to assist those with special needs during emergency situations. The new resource, recently adopted by the Moore Police Department, equips police officers, firefighters and other first responders with pertinent and relevant information that will aid with response protocols to individuals that meet the criteria. “At the Moore Police Department, we really enjoy having a positive relationship with our community and are always looking for ways to strengthen that relationship and strengthen that transparency in communication,” explained Moore Chief of Police Todd Gibson. When a call is made to 911, a S.A.ID. alert will open if any
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of the names or locations included in the call are enrolled in the system. This allows first responders to gain insight on an individual’s specific needs so that they may use the best strategies and obtain the best resources to help those individuals prior to arriving on the scene. Different events can trigger different reactions, depending on a person’s needs. The S.A.ID. program is a tool that gives first responders information ahead of time to allow them to effectively de-escalate and peacefully resolve potential problems. Residents of Moore can now complete an online form to enroll. A S.A.ID. alert is then created in Moore’s secure communications database. The system is not public record or available on air. Privacy is of the utmost importance and
