Burning List

SPIN, SCAN, SHIELD…. Police Information Networks, Which one should I belong to and why?

Ever wanted to know of emerging security and public safety issues before it was after the fact? Police Information Sharing Networks allow the private sector to be informed of changing emergency conditions while maintaining situational awareness. On Long Island, we have a number of great resources at our disposal from the Suffolk, Nassau and New York City Police Departments.

All of the programs, including Infragard, provide a forum for the exchange of information that helps promote public safety, homeland security and the sharing of information to help protect you, your family and your business.

If you don’t hear the alarm, then how effective is it? These programs are only as effective as they membership which they support. Members who actively partake in monitoring the alerts, attending information sessions and staying abreast of changing emergency conditions have the greatest impact on the program.

So which one should you be a part of? SPIN, SCAN and SHIELD all have some unique attributes. Take a look at the table matrix below to find the program or programs that are right for you: