Virtual event will take place on May
22 and provide expert advice from industry leaders regarding
how to combat a dangerous practice that is increasing in frequency
and severity.
STATE
COLLEGE, Pa., May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced
that registration is open for its Swatting Masterclass, a free
virtual event on May 22 designed to
educate emergency-response organizations—primarily 911 centers and
law-enforcement agencies but also fire/rescue and emergency medical
agencies—regarding strategies to combat "swatting." The practice
involves fake 911 calls designed to prompt an emergency response,
especially from special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams.
We are excited to present our first
Swatting Masterclass. It offers participants a first-of-its-kind,
industrywide resource for identifying, mitigating, and preventing
swatting incidents, which unnecessarily tie up resources that could
be deployed to legitimate incidents.
Swatting is a dangerous practice that has been occurring for
more than a decade. However, the practice has escalated in
frequency and severity, leading to what has been referred to as a
national epidemic. In a 2022 public alert regarding swatting, the
FBI issued a stark warning that swatters were intensifying their
targeting of public venues, including airports and schools.
The Masterclass is designed to be inclusive, catering to various
audiences, all of whom play a critical role in recognizing,
responding to, and ideally preventing swatting incidents. This
includes all aspects of emergency response. The Masterclass also
will contain resources for investigators, prosecutors, and
policymakers, all of whom play a critical role in ensuring stiffer
punishments for those convicted of swatting.
"We are excited to present our first Swatting Masterclass," said
John Chiaramonte, president of MCP's
consulting division and a former emergency responder. "It offers
participants a first-of-its-kind, industrywide resource for
identifying, mitigating, and preventing swatting incidents, which
unnecessarily tie up resources that could be deployed to legitimate
incidents while also placing responders and citizens at risk."
Participants can develop their own educational paths by
attending the complete Masterclass or individual sessions. The
following topics will be presented live:
- Introduction to Swatting
- Swatting Incident Identification, Parts One and Two
- Operational Changes for Effective Swatting Mitigation
- Policy Recommendations
- Technology Considerations
- Call to Action
Registration for the MCP Swatting Masterclass is now open to
reserve your position. The Masterclass is eligible for one National
Emergency Number Education (NENA) continuing education unit (CEU)
towards Emergency Number Professional (ENP) certification and one
continuing developing education (CDE) credit from the International
Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED).
About Mission Critical Partners (MCP)
Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is a leading provider of data
integration, consulting, network, and cybersecurity solutions
specializing in transforming mission-critical communications
networks into integrated ecosystems that improve outcomes in the
public safety, justice, healthcare, transportation, and utility
markets. Our comprehensive experience and vendor-agnostic approach
helps us develop modernized solutions for our clients to maximize
value and create optimal efficiency while mitigating risk.
Additional information and career opportunities are available at
www.MissionCriticalPartners.com.
Media Contact
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412-321-0879, aoltmanns@pipitone.com
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