Public Safety Application Helps with Media Communications

April 07, 2009

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The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the launch of a new Media Portal web application developed exclusively for communicating current news, information, and alerts to media outlets about public safety activities. The first of its kind site provides a comprehensive view into current statewide law enforcement activities and includes sections for news releases and multimedia downloads. The site also incorporates pushed alerts to RSS and SMS feeds via Twitter on breaking news and developing stories.

“This new site will help us communicate to the media much more effectively and proactively,” said Sgt. Jeff Nigbur, Public Information Officer for DPS. “The media is a critical partner in our ability to communicate with the public, and this application will help us advance our mission to serve and protect the citizens of Utah.”

The portal will be a view into routine incidents statewide, but when a high-profile incident or pubic emergency occurs, the site will be a critical tool for the public information officers to broadcast alerts, updates, and post supporting multimedia files.