Burlington County to apply for share of $10 million state funding for 911 centers (NJ)
Burlington County is seeking state funding to help make additional improvements to its emergency communications system.
12-year-old boy to 911 dispatchers – (CA)
Three California Highway Patrol emergency dispatchers were able to help a 12-year-old boy after he called 911 fearing for his safety after his father was driving erratically on the freeway.
Police union raises concerns over Arkansas. 911 center being down nearly 50% of workforce
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A year after being removed from under the Little Rock Police Department’s command, Little Rock 911 is facing dire recruitment and retainment problems.
The Little Rock Fraternal Order of Police has taken notice of the staffing issues and voiced their concerns about a potential safety problems for officers.
Smartwatches are calling 911 from the slopes | (CO)
Clear Creek County 911 dispatchers are getting increased calls from the ski slopes, but not from people in distress — rather, their watches are calling for help when the owner takes a tumble.
Marlboro council members vote to keep police dispatch operations in-house (NJ)
MARLBORO — Police dispatch services in Marlboro will continue to be provided by the Marlboro Police Department and will not be outsourced to Monmouth County’s operation.
During a Township Council meeting on Nov. 10, the members of the governing body unanimously voted “yes” to update Marlboro’s existing dispatch communications system and to permit the police department to continue providing the service.
