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Public safety alert mistakenly sent to cellphones

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November 13, 2025

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Regional public safety alerts are vital tools for immediate emergency communication, but system errors and human factors can sometimes lead to false alarms. These widespread, mistaken notifications, like those recently experienced in the South Pasadena area, underscore the need for rigorous protocol review and testing across jurisdictions. Maintaining public trust is crucial, as too many false alerts can lead to "alert fatigue," potentially causing residents to ignore a genuine future threat. Reliable and accurate emergency broadcasting remains a top priority for local agencies.

Top News

A South Pasadena public safety alert was mistakenly sent to cellphones across the region

Some Reddit users reported receiving the alert as far away as Orange and San Luis Obispo counties.

www.dailynews.com/2025/11/11/a-south-pasadena-public-safety-alert-was-mistakenly-sent-to-cellphones-across-the-region

People & Leadership

Jeffrey Segal named Richmond’s new fire chief as department rolls out accountability measures

The longtime Baltimore firefighter will officially take over November 29th, alongside new leadership roles and policies aimed at improving transparency.

rvahub.com/2025/11/11/jeffrey-segal-named-richmonds-new-fire-chief-as-department-rolls-out-accountability-measures

Brian Freysz sworn in as new police chief of Manheim Township in Lancaster County

Freysz joined the police department in 2000 and worked his way up through every position there, now holding the highest rank in the department.

www.wgal.com/article/manheim-township-swears-in-police-chief/69396489

Clement takes lead of CSU police department as its new chief

New CSU Police Chief Stacey Clement sees the university environment as an opportunity to take a holistic approach to safety – one that focuses on prevention and community connection, not just responding when something goes wrong.

source.colostate.edu/clement-takes-lead-of-csu-police-department-as-its-new-chief

Strategic Initiatives & Funding

Madison Police Department drone program gets new $15k grant - Hville Blast

A new $15,000 grant was awarded to the Madison Police Department by Norfolk Southern.

hvilleblast.com/madison-police-department-drone-program-15k-grant

Tech Updates & Other News

Vislink Receives Over $2 Million in Airborne Video System Contracts from North American Law Enforcement Agencies

Mt. Olive, New Jersey, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vislink Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: VISL), a global leader in real-time video communications for the defense, public safety, and broadcast markets, today announced it has received orders exceeding $2 million for its high-reliability Airborne Video Downlink System (AVDS) solution from law enforcement agencies across the U.S. and Canada. These orders come from a cross-section of municipal, regional, and national law-enforcement agencies throu

finance.yahoo.com/news/vislink-receives-over-2-million-143000147.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADWjAtBhQKSOAFegW8DwqcBd0RSGM_o6_k40rZaHzlXeRyLjynpLF_sX1Qx0apeQCktcE-noIoFfOpznciV--uhNigGzhLy2NEbR9O-LP24qoXFVuz99eK4HlFiA-_EOv3n_U-HvvRzuh3YjGcquJy2aocpJ5LuYMb9e8wYMdmJN

AI-powered cameras are reading license plates for police in Mass.

Flock Safety’s cameras, which capture and record license plates of cars as they pass by, are in use by dozens of Massachusetts police departments.

www.nbcboston.com/news/local/ai-powered-cameras-are-reading-license-plates-for-police-in-mass/3843796

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