Top Comm Center Headlines
News & Articles
AT&T Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Proactively Enhancing Public Safety with Next Generation 911 (NG911)
AT&T has been awarded the 2024 US Market Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan for its Next Generation 911 (NG911) services, marking its sixth consecutive year receiving this recognition. The company leads the US NG911 market with direct contracts covering...
How Durango Emergency Dispatch is turning tide on turnover (CO)
911 center pivots from 106% churn rate to zero in two years Taking 911 calls, remaining calm and talking someone through a crisis while relaying vital information to emergency responders is a tough job with high demands and often higher stakes. In dispatch centers...
Video appears to show South Carolina telecommunicator refuse to assist 911 caller, officials say
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – An internal investigation is underway in Spartanburg County after a telecommunicator reportedly refused to assist a 911 caller. Spartanburg 911 announced Friday that officials were made aware of a video circulating on social media...
Ulster County awarded $2 million Clean Energy Grant for new Emergency Communications Center (NY)
KINGSTON — Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced that the County has been awarded a $2 million NYSERDA grant for the energy-smart and resilient Emergency Communications Center to be built on Paradies Lane in New Paltz. Bid documents have now been released to...
Police dispatcher to receive $54,000 settlement for allegedly facing retaliation after reporting workplace harassment (CA)
The city of Tehachapi will pay a voluntary settlement of $54,000 to a police dispatcher who allegedly faced retaliation in the workplace after reporting workplace harassment, the California Civil Rights Department announced Monday. READ FULL ARTICLE
Luzerne County 911 official says dog attack call was handled properly (PA)
Luzerne County 911 officials on Monday responded to a complaint from former county division head Joan Hoggarth about wait times for callers who reported a vicious dog attack in Hanover Twp. on Saturday.
NENA CEO Brian Fontes announces plan to step down in fall 2025
NENA CEO Brian Fontes last week unveiled plans to step down from the 911-focused organization’s leadership position during the fall of 2025, which would mark the end of a 17-year stint heading NENA. READ FULL ARTICLE
Leah Palmer joins Department of Public Safety as new Emergency Communication Networks director (MN)
ST. PAUL — Leah Palmer has been named director of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Communication Networks (ECN) division.
New Lake County-wide dispatch system hires executive director (IL)
An executive director has been hired as the first official employee of the Lake County Consolidated Emergency Communications system set to become fully operational in 2025. The board of directors of the agency known as LakeComm on Dec. 18 appointed Jason E. Kern to...
Antioch dispatcher helps rescuers save man whose boat sank Christmas Eve (CA)
Antioch police say one of their dispatchers helped save the life of a man whose boat sank on Christmas Eve. Dispatcher Autumn Turnage received a 911 call from a man whose boat sunk near Sherman Island, leaving him stranded in the water and fearing for his life. READ...
PSBTA UpdatesMORE>
Podcast
FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz Spectrum
This episode dives into the critical evolution of public safety communications, focusing on the recent FCC decision to establish a nationwide Band Manager framework for the 4.9 GHz spectrum, and discuss the evolution and deployment of the FirstNet System. Host Chris Tubbs interviews Chief Jeff Johnson, a leader in public safety technology and the development of FirstNet. Together, they explore the history, governance, and transformative potential of FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz spectrum in enhancing public safety operations with emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and augmented reality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of protecting and optimizing public safety spectrum, the lessons learned from past advocacy efforts, and a call to action for public safety leaders to remain engaged in ensuring the spectrum’s effective use and governance.
LISTEN TO PODCAST
Public Sector GrantsMORE>
Webinar
Accessing Federal Resources When an Emergency or Major Disaster Strikes
In light of the major disasters that our nation has recently experienced, PS Grants is offering this FREE webinar to review Disaster Assistance Programs and how to access them. Learn what federal funds and resources are available through Disaster Assistance, understand the process of requesting assistance, know what to expect before, during, and after, and find out who to contact for help.
REGISTER
Subscribe to Comm Center News
Get the latest News, Articles, and Insights from AllThingsECC.com weekly in our newsletter.
Stay Up to Date With The Latest News & Updates
Share Your Story
Join our community to share your experience and connect and collaborate with colleagues.
Join Our Newsletter
Get the latest News, Articles, and Insights from AllThingsECC.com weekly in our newsletter.
Follow Us
Stay connected with the latestEmergency Communications News, Articles & Information.