Behavioral health clinicians help Bakersfield dispatch teams take 911 calls (CA)

Behavioral health clinicians help Bakersfield dispatch teams take 911 calls (CA)

by | Apr 9, 2022 | Comm Center News

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — They may not bear a blue badge but they’re important in keeping our city safe. Behavioral health clinicians on dispatch teams are pretty unique to Bakersfield and are already proving to make a difference.

City Councilmember Eric Arias said that those who dispatch and answer the calls to a scene don’t get paid as much as some of their county colleagues. There’s already significant dispatcher turnover, so they hope changes will keep them around.

“Our police officers are dealing with incredibly intense, difficult situations. Every day, and we know that there’s a tremendous amount of mental health in the community,” said Stacy Quwahara, Behavioral Health Director, Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services…

‘Donuts with a Dispatcher’ program kicks off (PA)

‘Donuts with a Dispatcher’ program kicks off (PA)

by | Apr 9, 2022 | Comm Center News

Through the program people will get an hour-long, personal session with a dispatcher to ask questions, meet the dispatch staff on duty, and see what they do.

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The Monroe County Control Center in Hamilton Township, near Stroudsburg, answers hundreds of calls a day. Kristi Apgar is one of the voices on the other end of the line. She’s been a dispatcher with the county since 2017.

“My husband was actually a police officer as well, and I actually heard the voice on his radio, and I remember saying to him one day, ‘How do you become the voice behind that radio?’ And he said, ‘You have to go to the control center.’ And that’s actually how I ended up applying,” said Apgar, now a Monroe County dispatcher…

Suffolk Police honor own during awards ceremony (VA)

by | Apr 9, 2022 | Comm Center News

The Suffolk Police Department honored its own Tuesday during its annual awards ceremony held at City Hall.

The event is held to honor and recognize sworn and non-sworn members of the department, along with residents who have contributed to the success of the department and the service provided to the Suffolk community.

Special recognitions were presented for the dispatcher of the year, supervisor of the year, police officer of the year, field training officer of the year, and civilian employee of the year…

Public safety telecommunicators honored by Burgum (ND)

Public safety telecommunicators honored by Burgum (ND)

by | Apr 9, 2022 | Comm Center News

Whether winter or spring, day or night, Richland County 9-1-1 remains the first line of communications in an emergency response situation.

Jill Breuer, 9-1-1 and communications manager, reminds the public that her currently nine-member department is “here to help.” Local emergency communications is headquartered in the Richland County Law Enforcement Center, Wahpeton.

“I’d like to personally thank my staff for all they do for the responders, the community and myself,” Breuer said…

El Centro City Council Meeting: Recognitions and Proclamations (CA)

by | Apr 9, 2022 | Comm Center News

EL CENTRO — The City of El Centro presented plaques of recognition to a non-profit community organization, city departments, and introduced new hires during the city’s regular council meeting April 5 at the city hall.

These recognitions that comprised Agenda Items 1-4 were presented at the onset of the council meeting. Supporters and advocates filled the seats close to capacity and some individuals stood along the chamber walls.

Mayor Tomàs Oliva proclaimed April as “Autism Awareness Month” and April 2 as “World Autism Awareness Day” in the City of Centro; “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — April 10-16, 2022”; “National Library Week— April 3-9, 2022”. He also introduced two newly recruited firefighters of the El Centro Fire Department…