2. Do you know where you are going? Presented by: Sgt. Steve Deaton Cpl. Scott Perry

3. Organized Communication System Call to 911 Dispatcher Dispatcher Categorizes Type of Emergency Dispatcher Sends to Appropriate Agency (i.e. AFD; EMS; APD)

4. One of the simplest, yet CRITICAL elements of the Emergency First Responder is to be able to arrive at the scene of this incident in the shortest amount of time possible.

5. Seconds Count…… Life or DEATH

6. Working on Response Time More officers on the street Use of geographic areas Coverage during high call load Prioritizing calls

7. Available to respond Dispatched

8. Frustration…..

10. Officers can’t find the correct Address

11. Can you tell the address here?

12. OR HERE?????

13. These are examples of apartment complexes where addresses are not visible.

14. And officers are faced with this dilemma everyday

15. Here are some examples of apartment complexes that are properly marked.

18. What a difference just a little trimming of trees… painting or the rearrangement of signs can make

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