Slain woman’s family claims wrongful death; says 911 dispatcher failed to direct victim to help (VA)

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Nearly two years ago, a Suffolk woman was brutally gunned down in Portsmouth as she was fleeing her ex-boyfriend.

On Monday night, her family planned to file a civil lawsuit against the City of Portsmouth. They argue the city violated 22-year-old Keytondra Wilson’s constitutional rights, causing her “wrongful death by negligence.”

It’s been nearly two years since Keytondra Wilson…

Martin County Sheriff’s Department Looking for Dispatchers (IN)

(SHOALS) – The Martin County Sheriff’s Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill full and part-time dispatcher positions.

Full-time dispatchers work 40 hours per week and are eligible for benefits; including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Part-time dispatchers start out at $12 per hour.

Paid training is provided and advancement opportunities are available.

Minimum Requirements:

Half of E-911 dispatchers’ certifications said to be non-compliant: Emergency training, full training audit being conducted this week (TN)

ROGERSVILLE — Questions surrounding the Emergency Medical Dispatching certifications of several Hawkins Co. Emergency Communications District dispatchers resulted this week in all staff having to be re-certified by an onsite instructor, and a full training audit of all staff members, because more than half were said to be non-compliant.

That training, and an on-site training records audit, will cost the county more than $8,000 and could have possible legal ramifications should…

Dispatcher surprised with new heating, air system (OK)

ENID, Okla. — Tears came to the eyes of Angela Langham when she was asked how she felt Monday morning.

Langham, a dispatcher for Enid and Garfield County’s 911 Center, received a free replacement HVAC system for her home from Dense Comfort Solutions.

“I am super surprised,” she said. “Actually, I don’t know what to say…

Ex-Allegheny County 911 dispatcher sues over firing for Facebook posts about Antwon Rose II Shooting (PA)

A fired Allegheny County 911 dispatcher on Monday sued the county and two top officials in federal court, claiming that she was terminated because of Facebook posts about the fatal police shooting of a teenager in East Pittsburgh last year.

In the two-count complaint filed in U.S. District Court, Natalie Vallecorsa is claiming retaliation for exercising her First Amendment rights and a civil rights violation.

She is demanding a jury trial…