911 – Dispatcher Job in Guthrie, OK at City of Guthrie (OK)

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police, the dispatcher is responsible for the City’s central communication system.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

Skilled and prompt operation of the Public Service (Police, Fire, and Ambulance) Communication Center and its associated equipment consisting of multi-channel radios, multi-line telephone answering, and switching system, enhanced 911 and computer systems, to include the computer-aided dispatch system (ODIS)…

APCO Launches Virtual Classroom

APCO Launches Virtual Classroom

 

Real-time, instructor-led course provides alternative learning option

Alexandria, VA – Today the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International launched the APCO Virtual Classroom that will offer live instruction led online in real-time by APCO Institute adjunct instructors. The virtual classroom is unique in that it provides online students the interactive, engaging environment that is usually found only in a traditional classroom setting…

 

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?