The county is adopting a new formal policy spelling out how Harris County employees should be notified and how they should respond when there is an active threat emergency.

What it means for you

Harris County employees will have an official policy governing what happens and how they are alerted when an active threat occurs at a county location.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to adopt the Harris County Employee Active Threat Emergency Notification and Response policy. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.