Understanding Allen's Public Safety CAD System

What has contributed to Allen's need for enhanced public safety services?

• The city's stable economic status

• The city's declining population

• The city's technological advancements

• The city's rapid growth and increased population

What is the primary function of the CAD system?

• To provide entertainment to the public

• To receive and dispatch emergency calls effectively

• To manage city traffic and parking

• To assist in public safety communications

How does the CAD system enhance emergency response?

• By logging every action for future reference

• By increasing the time it takes to respond

• By reducing the need for emergency services

• By automating the dispatch process

What role does accurate GIS data play in the CAD system?

• It tracks the weather conditions

• It determines the location of incidents on a digital map

• It is used for city planning only

• It is not utilized by the CAD system

What technology does the CAD software use to locate emergency vehicles?

• Automated Vehicle Locating (AVL)

• Social media tracking

• Public reporting

• Manual mapping

How does the AVL system contribute to emergency responses?

• By providing real-time traffic updates

• By calculating the closest emergency vehicle

• By offering navigation to civilians

• By broadcasting emergency alerts to the public

How does the new CAD system differ from the previous one in handling 911 calls?

• It uses flip charts for instructions

• It automates the alerting of fire stations

• It requires more manual input

• It does not log calls

What is the purpose of the geo-validation process in the CAD system?

• To validate the caller's identity

• To ensure the accuracy of the digital maps

• To confirm the location of the emergency

• To check the availability of emergency units

How does the CAD system's integration with highway cameras benefit public safety?

• By monitoring traffic violations

• By providing live video access to verify incidents

• By entertaining the dispatch center

• By recording for future reference

What is a significant advantage of the new fire station alerting system?

• It reduces the cost of emergency responses

• It notifies firefighters immediately through various methods

• It allows firefighters to control city traffic lights

• It provides entertainment to firefighters