KUSI News

KUSI News, San Diego’s more local news station, proudly covered the expansion of Saved in America’s efforts through their new mobile command center. This news story interviews Joseph Travers, one of the founders of Saved in America, and also looks at this recent expansion in the organization that has changed the way rescues are overseen and research and surveillance are conducted. 

Inside the Mobile Command Center

As part of the interview with Saved in America’s founder Joseph Travers, the inside of the new mobile command center, made possible via a grant program, is looked at in detail. It is mobile, first of all, meaning that it goes where the need is, where the rescues are taking place and/or where the missing child is thought to be. The mobile unit also houses equipment or kits that equip each rescuer, allowing them to do their jobs. Technology like walkie-talkies, drones, computers, etc. are all kept in the command center and then dispersed out to the volunteer who is working on that particular case. Outside, the mobile command center looks like any other mobile RV that might be seen at a local campsite. Inside, it is an assortment of cutting-edge technology and a welcome safe house for families and volunteers alike who are working on various cases. 

Allows More than One Case to be Worked at Once

Before the addition of the mobile command center, Saved in America was somewhat limited in their scope. In other words, due to the logistics of storage space and operation space, they simply were limited in how many cases, especially active recoveries, they could oversee at once. Now, they are able to simultaneously aid in more than one recovery at one time as the command center serves as just that, a base of command for all the volunteers to communicate with other volunteers while some oversee the entire scope from the mobile unit. 

Also Serves as a Safe Location

Prior to obtaining the mobile command center, families were often forced to wait for their child to be rescued at nearby coffee shops, hotels or other public settings. They can now stay within the mobile command center and watch as their child is rescued, all from a place of safety and privacy. This makes a huge difference when dealing with such an emotionally charged situation.