Christopher Meairs

Background

About Christopher Meairs

CJECS is responsible for the technical operations, control and initial troubleshooting of Oregon's Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) and the Oregon Emergency Response System (OERS) As the primary point of contact for state notification of an all hazards emergency or disaster assists local State and Federal law enforcement and emergency management agencies Provides emergency operations support to local and state agencies Collects organizes evaluates and reports on the situation and initiates appropriate response Alerts and advises of situation or resource request status for emergencies including hazardous materials spills search and rescue missions severe weather arsons bomb threats earthquakes floods and forest fires gas pipeline leaks terrorism and security incidents Determines the appropriate agencies to be contact based on circumstances of incident relays information to proper authorities in order to mitigate damage and protect lives and property Operates and monitors a variety of emergency communication equipment such as computers radios National Warning and Alert System Emergency Alert System State Firenet State Search and Rescue Net Initiates EAS alerts such as Amber Alerts Prepares records and reports including incident records mission records records every aspect of each situation including who was contacted how the incident occurred and what actions were taken Conducts scheduled diagnostic tests Restores operation to affected users Provides investigative assistance at the request of law enforcement agencies by searching available special access databases and internet applications for requested information or assists criminal investigators to develop investigative leads and find other information prepares reports containing results of investigative searches Serves as information clearinghouse and coordinates functions for multi-agency investigations Specialties: Compile, format, and report large quantities of information Use procedure manuals or other types of reference materials Use telephone procedures common to an emergency coordination center Evaluate emergency telephone calls and determine appropriate level of response needed Work in a multi-tasking environment, subject to quick changing priorities Synthesize complex and diverse information Provide information on statutes and rules Provide training as appropriate