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Senator · Senate District 40
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- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Authorizes the division of homeland security and emergency services to establish a statewide planning and mapping system of educational institutions in this state
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Felix Ortiz
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5306
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to public safety and requiring the division of homeland security, in consultation with the department of education, to establish a statewide planning and mapping system for the schools, colleges and universities of the state
Purpose of the bill
To equip first responders with the tools to minimize the impact of critical incidents and protect students, faculty and the community.
Summary of provisions
This bill requires the State Office of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Education Department to establish a statewide critical incident mapping and planning system (CIMPS) for the public and private schools, colleges and universities for use by response agencies that are called to respond to an act of terrorism or other emergency.
Statement in support
In recent years, schools in the United States have seen an upswing of violence. Events like the Columbine school shootings remain seared in the public's mind. The tragedy at Virginia Tech shows us, among other things, that similar events are not limited to Littleton, Colorado, and that no state is without incident, no school is immune. Other States have taken steps to create a Critical Incident Mapping and Planning System (CIMPS). This system instantly provides critical facility information about all school buildings, including building maps, evacuation procedures, tactical plans, hazardous materials information and more to first responders immediately during an emergency.
The model for this system was first developed in Washington State and is currently operated and maintained by the state Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. The system was built by first responders for first responders, As a result, the first responders in Washington have critical infrastructure information about high schools in a pre-planned, secure electronic format that is immediately available during an emergency.
Similar CIMPS have been created in Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Colorado and Kentucky. The technology used in Washington State's system, as well as the systems in Nevada, Michigan and Colorado has recently been certified by the United States Department of Homeland Security under the SAFETY Act This certification provides the assurance that the technology is effective, reliable, and safe for anti-terrorism purposes.
Legislative history
2008: S.5632-B Passed Senate
Budget implications
None Noted as programs will be developed to the extent funds are available through federal grants
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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