Public Service

Public Service relates to the protection of people and property under other than emergency conditions. This covers things like requesting more water for a given check point for events like a marathon. It could also cover incidents like requesting medical assistance for someone who collapsed from being out in the hot sun watching an event or observing bridges to act as a deterrent to people tossing objects onto cars and trucks passing below.

The main events in Putnam County are:

Events and incidents are handled by nets. A net has a network control station that is usually located at a base of operations or control point. Other stations a stationed throughout the area of the event. All communications are made under the direction of the control station.