St. Albans Police Department’s new building upgrades its service (VT)

ST. ALBANS CITY — After four years of planning and reconstruction, the St. Albans Police Department has a modern building.

If visitors are buzzed further into the building, they will then have access to an expanded waiting area, where a public bathroom is nearby. At the former space on Welden Ave., Lamothe said officers had to bring individuals into the SAPD’s working space if the public needed to use such facilities.

The rest of the building is divided into two halves: a secure area where the department’s dispatch center, evidence rooms and holding cells are located; and office space for the department’s 23 staff members…

Atlanta 911 operations transitioning back into primary facilities after water leak, mayor says (GA)

Atlanta 911 operations transitioning back into primary facilities after water leak, mayor says (GA)

Atlanta Police said a water leak caused the problem on Sunday night.

ATLANTA — Atlanta’s 911 operations are moving back into their main facilities after they were forced to make adjustments due to a water leak at the Public Safety Center Sunday night.

The water leak also impacted calls to Atlanta 311. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms thanked the city for its patience in a tweet Monday evening. 

“911 remains operational and is currently transitioning back into their primary facilities,” Bottoms said. “311 is fully up and running…

County approves funding for 911 center upgrades (NC)

Perquimans County is replacing aged-out equipment in the 911 emergency communications center.

The county Board of Commissioners approved budget amendments for the project at the board’s regular meeting Nov. 1.

“We are pleased to be able to proceed with this much-needed equipment upgrade in the 911 Center and appreciate the continued support of the county commissioners to provide quality services for our citizens and visitors,” said Jonathan Nixon, director of Perquimans County Emergency Services.

County Manager Frank Heath explained to the board that the funds are for upgrading the radio consoles in the 911 center…