by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 24, 2019 | Comm Center News
A 911 dispatcher in Arkansas who was criticized for being callous when she told a drowning woman to “shut up” just before she died, was not negligent in carrying out her duties, an investigation has found.
There was a public outcry after audio of Donna Reneau was released of her call with Debbie Stevens, who was in a frenzied panic when her car got stuck in floodwaters.
Stevens had been delivering newspapers in the early hours of August 24 when she got caught up…
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 24, 2019 | Comm Center News
SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP — The Shawnee Township Police Department conducted an ugly sweater contest for a week, and dispatchers paid money each day for the privilege of participating.
Members of the police department and administration also donated money to the cause, which was used for the First Federal Angel Tree for children and Deb’s Dogs…
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 24, 2019 | Comm Center News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WTVC)— The Tennessee Highway Patrol Captain who headed up the Chattanooga district office resigned suddenly earlier this month after investigators questioned him about an affair with a dispatcher.
Audio recordings from the investigation obtained by NewsChannel 9 through a Tennessee Open Records request indicate that Captain Jeffrey Mosley confirmed…
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 24, 2019 | Comm Center News
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — A 911 dispatcher, fire and EMS are being honored after assisting with delivering a baby Sunday morning.
According to a post from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, a woman called because her daughter was giving birth. 911 dispatcher Beth Edminson asked questions and helped the caller as EMS and Bonifay Fire-Rescue arrived on scene shortly after the delivery.
“Dispatcher Edminson, with a calming voice, guided a family through…
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 24, 2019 | Comm Center News
OCEAN CITY, NJ — Anyone is lucky to have a roof over their head during the holidays. For Ocean City 911 dispatcher Amber Adoranto, that took on a different meaning.
Adoranto has been battling breast cancer. On top of that, her Upper Township home needed a completely new roof.
The Ocean City Police Department reached out to Action Creations Roofing & Siding a few days ago, asking if they could help with her…
