In the last few months, news of mass shootings has frequently dominated the headlines. It’s an increasingly concerning issue that must be confronted by public agencies in a number of ways, among them, by making it easier for those in trouble to connect with public safety organizations—and by giving dispatchers more information and tools at their disposal, faster.
SANTA FE – The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of Santa Fe County (County) approved new salaries for employees of the Santa Fe Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC), which provides 911 services Countywide. Under the pay plan negotiated with the union representing employees:
I’m writing to clarify many misconceptions and misinformation regarding emergency dispatch serving the city of North Olmsted.
The safety of all our residents is a top priority of my administration, and the decision to move dispatch services from the City of North Olmsted to Chagrin Valley Dispatch (CVD) is what is best for our community.
PENDLETON — Umatilla County has a proposal to upgrade lighting in the sheriff office’s dispatch center after a pair of spring power outages. But when the county will make any improvements remains a question.
The dispatch area is part of the county’s Criminal Justice Center, which includes the jail. Karen Primmer, sheriff’s office communications captain, explained the justice center’s uninterruptible power supply system and generator serve the whole facility.
The Fox Lake Village Board has unanimously approved entering into an intergovernmental agreement to develop a new consolidated plan for 911 dispatch centers.
The partnership with other municipal and public entities is tasked with putting together a detailed objective to meet emergency dispatch requirements in Lake County.
