Quick Start Guide: Managing Incidents
Product: Prepared
Audience: Dispatchers & Supervisors
Last Updated: 03/03/2025
Overview
This guide covers the core incident workflows, including creating new incidents, requesting media, transferring incidents, and resolving incidents.
Prerequisites
✅ Dispatcher or Supervisor role.
✅ Active Prepared Assist login.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Create a New Incident
Click New Incident from the dashboard.
Enter caller’s phone number and select the incident type (nature code).
Click Create.
2. Request Caller Media (Photo, Video, Live Stream)
Inside an active incident, click Request Media.
Choose Photo, Video, or Live Stream.
The caller will receive a secure link to respond.
Media will automatically appear in the incident once uploaded.
3. Transfer an Incident to Another PSAP
In the incident view, click Transfer Incident.
Select the receiving agency from the list.
Confirm the transfer.
4. Resolve an Incident
When the incident is complete, click Resolve Incident.
Enter resolution notes if required.
Click Confirm.
FAQs
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
Can incidents be reopened after resolution? | Yes, with Supervisor approval. |
Can media be downloaded? | Yes, Supervisors can export media. |
Are transfers logged? | Yes, all transfers are logged for auditing. |
