Strengthening Healthcare Security Through Local Law Enforcement Partnerships

A survey conducted by Global Healthcare Exchange revealed that:

• 60% of respondents reported being concerned about the safety and security of loved ones in a hospital or medical facility
• 3 in 4 respondents say that hospitals have an opportunity to improve the safety and security of their facilities
• 40% of respondents don’t feel safe entering a hospital and/or medical facility

These statistics seem daunting for the future of safety in healthcare, but there are steps that can be taken to mitigate violence in healthcare facilities and shape a safer future for patients and workers.

While your healthcare facility likely has security on staff, it’s also essential to establish a relationship with local law enforcement. This partnership not only enhances the safety and security of the healthcare environment but also ensures a swift and coordinated response to potential threats.

Sharing Incident Response Plans

When working with your local law enforcement, you should begin by sharing your incident response plans to ensure they have clear expectations of the steps your team is taking when and if something happens, allowing for a much quicker response.

Consider working with law enforcement to develop and improve response plans.

They likely have a community-specific perspective to share, ultimately making your response more effective.

Establishing Communication with Law Enforcement

Once response plans are formalized, you should evaluate how to best share information with law enforcement on an ongoing basis. This includes sharing relevant intelligence, incident reports, and updates on security measures and security technology being used.

Leveraging LPR to Share Information: Custom Hot List Alerts

If you have Flock Safety LPR cameras in your security tech stack, one way to seamlessly share information with law enforcement is by opting to share your camera data with law enforcement. By doing this, you’ll provide automatic, real-time alerts to law enforcement, allowing for quicker response times in the event of any criminal activity. For instance, if a stolen car or wanted criminal enters your property, law enforcement will be notified immediately.

By building rapport with local law enforcement, you’ll not only have a more coordinated response when incidents arise, but you’ll also gain a deeper understanding of crime in the area and how law enforcement is helping to address it.

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