by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 14, 2020 | Comm Center News
NENA applauds the FCC’s work to implement 9-8-8 as the nationwide short code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For more than 50 years, the nation has benefited enormously from the development of universal access to emergency response, and suicide-related calls are a significant portion of the 9-1-1 call load. We believe a dedicated, easy-to-remember suicide prevention lifeline will lead to more robust, specialized help for such callers and save lives, while taking some of the burden off our 9-1-1 systems.
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
JOHNSTOWN — A $415,749 contract for a new Fulton County communications system was recently approved by county supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety Committee voted to contract with Motorola Solutions at the request of county Emergency Management Director Steven Santa Maria.
[T]he $415,749 contract — 100 percent funding through the state ˆ is for a countywide V-Call/V-Tac Interoperable Communications System at several locations. They are: communications tower behind the sheriff’s office, radio room below sheriff’s office, and Fulton County Dispatch Center…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 13, 2020 | Jobs
This position reports to the Administrative Sergeant and serves as a first point of contact for University Police and University Parking, in a primarily non-emergency capacity. This position will operate computer and radio equipment and coordinate non-emergency police response in a 24-hour setting to ensure safety and security on all institutional properties. Assists in maintaining and updating departmental records and data entry. Receives and processes issues via phone or walk in that can range from true emergencies to non-emergency information requests…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
Oakmont officials recently added an email option to the borough’s alert system in an effort to reach more residents.
The borough last year launched a free mobile phone text alert notification to provide emergency and nonemergency communications to residents and businesses.
Borough Manager Scot Fodi said they added another option within the past few weeks…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
Columbia and Boone County first responders said there were communication issues responding to the double homicide on Volunteer Drive and agencies are taking steps to improve coordination responding to violent incidents with injuries according to a joint statement from the City of Columbia, the University of Missouri, and Boone Hospital Center.
This comes after the July 5 shooting that killed 38-year-old, mother of five, Tara Knedler and 11-year-old Ri’ajauhna on Volunteer Drive...
