Public Information Office
210 S. McDonald Street
Suite 626
McKinney, Texas 75069
www.collincountytx.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Leigh Hornsby, Public Information Officer
972-548-4772
lhornsby@collincountytx.gov

February 17, 2006

MEDIA ADVISORY

Collin County to unveil the region’s first Operations, Fusion and Communications Center

(McKinney, TX) – Collin County law enforcement, emergency and public health officials will announce the opening of the region’s first Operations, Fusion and Communications Center.

WHO: Elected leaders, law enforcement officials, emergency responders and public health personnel
 
WHAT: Unveiling of the county’s first Operations, Fusion and Communications Center
 
WHERE: Collin County Sheriff’s Office, 4300 Community Avenue, McKinney, TX
 
WHEN: 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 22nd
 
WHY: The fusion system is the county’s new enabling tool for protecting the public by expanding information sharing across the county as well as with many regional, state and national partners. It enhances the county’s ability to prevent or mitigate intentional, accidental and natural disasters. It is the first system in the nation that brings together public health, law enforcement, fire and emergency management data for cross-discipline analysis.
 

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