Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Law Enforcement Case Study,
Provided By Florida DEP

"On September 28, 2009, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) tested its Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) emergency notification system.

This test was an ideal opportunity for the DEP Division of Law Enforcement to also utilize the Law Enforcement Officer Simultaneous Notification System (LEOSNS), created by GlobalCall Enterprises, International.

The DEP Leadership Team members were asked by the Chief of Staff to contact all employees under their purview by phone only and acknowledge that they were able to make contact with all employees.
Director Henry Barnet of the DEP Division of Law Enforcement, used LEOSNS to contact all bureau chiefs with a message instructing them to make contact with their employees.

All bureau chiefs received this message through LEOSNS, and after contacting their employees, sent an acknowledgement back to Director Barnet.

LEOSNS is an easy tool to use, and will be a valuable asset during times of emergencies or natural disasters by minimizing the time it takes to notify and account for our staff of 200 law enforcement officers and personnel."

"In September 2008, the Florida Keys were threatened by Hurricane "Ike". At that time the forecast was for Ike to strike the middle keys as a Category 4 storm, which would have been catastrophic for the City of Key West.
During Hurricane Ike, the Key West Police Department used your emergency notification system to contact and inform ALL of its personnel, on multiple occasions, with real time communications.
After the storm passed, the police department held a debriefing session to evaluate our performance during it. The most resounding comment was regarding the law enforcement notification system created by GlobalCall Enterprises, International."
Respectfully,
Lieutenant David T. Smith, KWPD
Professional Standards Divsion
Key West Police Department