by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 26, 2025 | Comm Center News
Proponents of a bill that would boost retirement benefits for emergency dispatchers say the change could help improve recruitment and retention efforts in a high-stress profession that sees rapid employee turnover.
Senate Bill 173 would reclassify 911 dispatchers — also known as public safety telecommunicators — as “first responders”, a change from their current status as “clerical workers.” This would put them in the same category as police officers in the New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Act, which could lead to enhanced, 25-year retirement plans.
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 26, 2025 | Comm Center News
The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) continues to set the standard for university public safety by implementing cutting-edge advancements in emergency communications. Most recently, GTPD became the first 911 call center within the University System of Georgia to integrate live caller video application capabilities, transforming how emergency calls are handled on campus.
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 18, 2025 | Comm Center News
KEARNEYSVILLE — Jefferson County Schools partnered with Jefferson County Emergency Communications to start a new career and technical education program called EmComm.
The EmComm program started last year when Ian Hillman, director of responsive education, started talking with Edwina Benites, previous director of the Jefferson County Development Authority and current county administrator. During their conversation, they wanted to identify needs in the community and be responsive by finding ways for students to begin working toward careers that fulfill those needs.
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 13, 2025 | Comm Center News
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Fairbanks City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to continue offering hiring incentives for the Fairbanks Emergency Communications Center (FECC) and the Fairbanks Police Department (FPD).
The incentive program was first put in place in 2019 and was renewed in December 2022 but lapsed on Dec. 31, 2024.
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 13, 2025 | Comm Center News
City wants to offset municipal code enforcement costs
The relationship between the city of Durango and La Plata County has languished under a pile of unsigned, redlined contracts.
In response to what city officials say is the county’s failure to negotiate a contract allowing the city to use the county jail in a timely manner, the city has struck up a more aggressive posture toward the county regarding the use of the Durango Emergency Communications Center. The two governments have long sought, but still don’t have, a formal contract laying out the financial obligations of the county for 911 dispatch services.
