San Diego County Sheriff not answering 911 calls fast enough (CA)
People calling 911 during an emergency in parts of San Diego County can expect to wait.
Cumberland County and Fayetteville Approve Resolution for Consolidated 911 Center (AR)
Cumberland County and the City of Fayetteville approved a joint resolution on Wednesday, July 8. This decision establishes a framework for a unified Public Safety Answering Point, combining emergency communications into one center through a Joint Governance Board with representatives from both governments.
An Operations Committee made up of public safety professionals and end users will offer recommendations. These suggestions guide day-to-day emergency communications, and the Joint Governance Board provides policy oversight with accountability measures.
Nashville 911 Exceeds National Call-Answering Standard During Historic Fourth of July Weekend (TN)
As Nashville hosted a historic two-day celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary of independence, Nashville 911 personnel handled 7,438 calls across emergency and non-emergency lines while exceeding the national standard for answering 911 calls.
City of Jonesboro Breaks Ground on New E-911/Real Time Intelligence Center (AR)
Revenue bond-funded project marks a transformational investment in public safety infrastructure
JONESBORO, AR – The City of Jonesboro celebrated the groundbreaking of its new E-911/Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) on Thursday, July 2, at 9:11 a.m.
The groundbreaking marks the official start of construction on the $5.9 million facility, which is being financed through the City’s revenue bond program as part of the Destination 100K initiative to invest in critical infrastructure supporting Jonesboro’s continued growth and commitment to public safety.
FirstNet Strengthens Public Safety Connectivity Across America’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Broadband | 2026-07-02
FirstNet, Built with AT&T, is providing enhanced connectivity support to more than 75 public safety agencies across the United States as the country marks the 250th anniversary of its founding this week. The network operator has fielded over 75 requests from public safety agencies for additional support ahead of celebrations ranging from local parades to major national gatherings, according to information published on the AT&T corporate news site.
