Fairfield RTM approves joint dispatch center with Westport (CT)

FAIRFIELD — The final hurtle for a joint dispatch center with Westport was cleared when the Representative Town Meeting approved the agreement between the two towns.

In a Monday night teleconference meeting, the RTM approved the plans unanimously and without discussion. The Fairfield County Dispatch Interlocal Agreement is an accord between Fairfield, Westport and Sacred Hearst University…

Utica man accused of threatening dispatcher at Oneida County 911 Center (NY)

UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested a Utica man for allegedly threatening the life of a dispatcher from the Oneida County 911 Center. 

65-year-old Mark S. Kozien called the 911 center several times for no legitimate reason, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. 

Kozien was arrested on Tuesday, July 28 and charged with aggravated harassment. He was released on the new bail reform laws. 

Kozien will appear in the Town of Whitestown court at a later date… 

Challenges, portals and virtual events: How PSCR is bringing tech and public safety together

Amid a rapidly evolving technology landscape, how do public safety agencies find out about the latest and greatest options, and best practices on how to implement them? How do tech companies which want to serve the first responder market learn what their customers really need and how to make it real? And how do those two sides find each other during a global pandemic?

Emergency Communications Operator (911 Dispatcher) (MD)

Howard County will be conducting typing tests for the position of Emergency Communications Operator (9-1-1 Dispatcher).

Essential duties include:

  • Taking emergency calls and dispatching Police and Fire (EMS).
  • Operating communications equipment to receive incoming calls for assistance.
  • Dispatches personnel and equipment to the scene of emergencies and operates Police Teletype.
  • Customer service and computer experience is desirable…

Midland 911 director talks history, importance of public safety radio system (MI)

Midland County residents will be able to vote on a variety of proposals on the Aug. 4 ballot, including the renewal of the 9‐1‐1 Central Dispatch millage.

The four-year millage — from 2021 until 2024 — is estimated to raise $2,422,606 in the first year to continue funding to maintain enhanced 911/Emergency Dispatch services, and the countywide radio system, according to documents provided by Midland County…