Hennepin County Deploys Smart911 to Aid Emergency Response – (MN)
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s office recently deployed Smart911, a nationwide program that lets people provide additional information that can be used in an emergency.
911 Consolidation, Enhancements Awarded $16.3 Million in Grants; New Funding Round Opens (NC)
The North Carolina 911 Board has awarded $16.3 million in grants that will benefit 911 call centers in 11 counties and cities across the state. The board also is opening a new round of funding for cooperation and enhancements by local public safety answering points (PSAP) around the state.
Hawkins County ECD deploys dispatchers to Florida | (TN)
A team (TERT) of 911 emergency communications specialist deployed Friday for an operation in Naples, Florida, to help local first responders with answering emergency calls and dispatching resources as Florida continues to recover from Hurricane Ian. Hawkins County ECD is a member of the Tennessee Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce.
Rock County’s original dispatcher retires – (WI)
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) – Rock County 911 Communications Center director Kathy Sukus is set to retire on Tuesday after 29 years working in the public safety response field.
Sukus was the first dispatcher hired when the center opened in 1993. Throughout her career, she pushed for dispatchers to get respect in the emergency services field.
911 dispatcher calls 911 for help while delivering baby at home – (MO)
ST. LOUIS (KMOV) – Doctors told Erricka Moorehead that her due date was September 12. But her daughter had a different plan, and Gabriela Marie Cooper was born on August 8 when Moorehead was at home alone.
