WHEREAS, it is important for all state and national Capitols, associated facilities and legislative bodies therein to operate in a safe and open environment; and

WHEREAS, efficient and timely notification and instructing people of necessary and appropriate response and action during emergency situations protects lives; and

WHEREAS, we as law enforcement leaders want to ensure that elected officials, employees, visitors, and state and national Capitol facilities are notified rapidly and efficiently of critical incidents occurring on Capitol facilities; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the International Association of Chiefs of Police recommends that all state and national Capitols implement mass notification system protocols to provide rapid and efficient communication to elected officials, employees, and visitors during routine, urgent, and emergency situations on Capitol facilities.

Submitted by: Capitol Police Section

CPS.004.t2017