New priority dispatch system helps minimize mistakes during emergency calls (SC)
ANDERSON, S.C. (WSPA) – Anderson County is installing a new priority dispatch program designed to help 911 dispatchers answer medical calls.
Governor signs legislation ending 911 Dispatch sales tax dispute (MO)
Jefferson County 911 Dispatch may continue to collect its full 1/2-cent sales tax without further legal action after Gov. Mike Parson recently signed legislation ending a long-standing dispute about the tax.
Travis Williams, the Jefferson County 911 Dispatch chief, said language included in Senate Bill 24, a public safety bill, which Parson signed July 27, means the agency he heads up no longer has to worry about losing half of its funding source.
Douglas County residents can now create a free medical profile to expedite 911 response (OR)
ROSEBURG, Ore. – In emergency situations, every second counts and Douglas County residents can now create a free profile with medical information vital for emergency first responders , according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Longview Police Department celebrates 35-year dispatch veteran (TX)
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – The job of a 911 dispatcher can be one that can determine life or death in some instances.
It’s a job that requires accuracy and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
One East Texas dispatcher was recognized today for exemplifying those traits over a long career that she says is not over.
State-of-the-art upgrade: Indio approves funding for dispatch center in new public safety campus (CA)
The city of Indio is making significant strides towards enhancing its public safety infrastructure with the upcoming completion of the new Public Safety Campus. Officials have announced that the project is not only moving ahead of schedule but is also set to bring a major transformation to the city’s emergency response capabilities.
