Public safety update after storms sweep through area (NJU)

by | Jul 16, 2026 | Comm Center News

“For several hours during the height of the storm, the Monmouth County Communication Center was unable to answer incoming 911 calls as quickly as they were being received,” O’Halloran said. “Wall Township Police Communications assumed overflow call taker responsibilities to assist the county. On multiple occasions, unanswered 911 callers were automatically transferred between Burlington County and Wall Township, before ultimately reaching a dispatcher at Monmouth County.”

Cumberland County and Fayetteville Approve Resolution for Consolidated 911 Center (AR)

by | Jul 10, 2026 | Comm Center News

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.

City of Jonesboro Breaks Ground on New E-911/Real Time Intelligence Center (AR)

by | Jul 2, 2026 | Comm Center News

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.