Former RCMP dispatcher heals her PTSD through writing
Janet Wiszowaty shares her experiences in Wounds to Wisdom, a compilation of narratives by first responders
“I had no idea I stopped laughing. I was always busy. It was avoidance.”
North Dakota 911 technology connects caller in South Dakota to emergency services in right state
Telephone technology in North Dakota is helping emergency dispatchers reroute 911 calls near the South Dakota border to the correct state, according to a group that oversees the program.
Former Albany police dispatcher sues for discrimination (NY)
A former dispatcher for the Albany Police Department has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, claiming the department failed to address repeated instances of racially and sexually discriminatory harassment by a supervisor, according to court documents.
City discusses possibly consolidating Marietta police dispatch with Washington County 911 (OH)
Marietta Police Chief Katherine Warden and Marietta Fire Chief C.W. Durham expressed concerns they have with the merger and its timeframe.
La Vergne police may turn to outside help for 911 dispatch. On Tuesday, city leaders will consider employing contracted dispatchers to alleviate the lack of staff. (TN)
Within the past 13 years, there has only been one time that the La Vergne emergency communications center was fully staffed. Police said that did not last long. As of publication, the communications center only has seven people on staff. Additionally, there is a shallow pool of qualified applicants and it takes time to train newcomers.
