Emergency Alerts: How They Work — and Are They Working?

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Mandy Maier, recently completed graduate studies at Mount Saint Vincent University (Nova Scotia). Her research dives into how Canadian police use emergency alert systems to warn the public about imminent safety threats. She's on the line to help listeners understand how these alerts work, the challenges in communicating during crises, and what can be done to improve public trust and responsiveness.
12 Feb 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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