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Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office launches ASAP Service – Security Systems News (MN)

HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn.—The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has announced that it has launched ASAP (Automated Secure Alarm Protocol) Service, a digital alarm service that automates the exchange of alarm information between alarm monitoring companies and emergency communications centers (ECCs).

The service marks a significant milestone in HCSO’s ongoing efforts to enhance public safety operations and support its emergency communications staff.

Richland County’s 911 call center coming soon (SC)

COLUMBIA — A seven-year process to open a new emergency communications center in Richland County is almost done.Richland County Council discussed the 911 call center in executive session during an Oct. 7 meeting. After the session, the council members directed the county administrator to look into staffing options for the center.The call center is currently located in the basement of the Columbia Fire Department headquarters on Laurel Street. Though it’s funded by and serves both Richland County and Columbia, the center is currently run by the city.“It’s cramped, and it’s been there for a long time. This gives them the space to modernize,” Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann said.

Saugus advances 911 communications project (MA)

SAUGUS — The Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Scott Crabtree sat down together to discuss the priorities the Board has set and the current status of them.One of these priorities is the public safety communications improvements which Crabtree spoke about.
“We’ve gone through revamped plans over the last year or two and trying to get the right amount of money to do the things that are needed within this communication system,” he said.

How a Pennsylvania Police Department Is Embracing Tech – GovTech (PA)

How a Pennsylvania Police Department Is Embracing Tech

As Philbin maneuvered through traffic, he was aware of other departments on their way to the scene. The vehicle was equipped with technology that would beep if another patrol vehicle was about 30 seconds away.

Philbin’s body and vehicle cameras were active throughout the incident, which ended with the woman being taken to a hospital for mental health treatment.

After incidents, officers can write reports and complete other documentation from their vehicle laptop.

Philbin said technology keeps officers on patrol and helps them spend less time in the office writing reports. The vehicle was also equipped with a printer for citations, which were previously handwritten.

DHS Launches Lab to Test Next-Gen 911 System Compatibility

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate has established a new laboratory to ensure Next Generation 911 systems work seamlessly across jurisdictions and technology providers, Federal News Network reported. The initiative aims to prevent...

New 911 center launched | (VA)

Published 4:30 pm Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Effective Oct. 1, the new Farmville-Prince Edward Emergency Communication Center began dispatching all 911 calls for fire, EMS and law enforcement for the town of Farmville, Prince Edward County, Longwood University and...

Calling 911? Soon AI May Answer (MD)

The county’s 911 call center is considering using artificial intelligence to help handle non-emergency calls. “We’re in the process of determining which service would best serve Montgomery County,” Emergency Communications Center Director Jennifer Reidy-Hall said...

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