[EAS] WEA used in NYC bombings

[Dave Kline]

I too found it strange that an alerting system that is supposed to "ring the bell" in case of an emergency was used, as someone else phrased it, a wanted poster.

I guess it might have it's place as that is essentially what is done with an Amber Alert.
But the use of the CAE is normally spelled out in warning plans.
Was this also the case or did someone just decide to go ahead and do this without it being a part of an established system?

Will there be alerts with security cam footage every time someone holds up a convenience store/gas station?

I'm just curious to know where this is all heading.  

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Dave Kline 
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On Sep 20, 2016, at 10:30 AM, Mike McCarthy wrote:

>I find it interesting WEA was used in the bombing suspect search and again
>directed the public to broadcast for more information.