Loaded Gun Alert

On November 14 in Powell, Wyoming, a dispute between two men resulted in a gun shot. The suspect initially ran from police but fortunately, surrendered later without incident. The hand gun, however, was not recovered with the suspect, so emergency officials used their broadcast communications system to notify residents.

The Powell Tribune reported that the police were still searching for a Colt model 1911 semi-automatic .45 caliber handgun, and used their emergency communication system to call 106 households to notify them of the missing handgun. They believe the gun was discarded somewhere in the area, and they not only want to recover it for evidence, but for safety reasons as well. The gun could still be loaded.

The emergency communication system in this instance provided a quick and easy way to warn parents about the possibility of a loaded gun within easy reach of their kids. It allowed officials to get the word out sooner than the media could broadcast the information, and by calling households directly, they could target specific people and ensure that each household was contacted.

We know that rural areas of the United States are not immune from serious crime, but sometimes those areas aren't as equipped to warn residents about impending danger. That's where an emergency communications system comes into play. Communications Made Easy is especially focused on bringing this technology to rural communities who may not have a broadcast media outlet that can immediately warn residents of dangerous situations. And we do it at an affordable price, which is especially important these days, when budgets are being tightened all across the board.