FENTON TWP. — Genesee County 911 director Spring Tremaine is stepping down from her post following a family dispute that led to a misdemeanor charge against her.
Tremaine, who was been the 911 director since 2017, sent her letter of resignation to the Genesee County 911 Consortium Board early last week. The board then called a special meeting last Monday and voted unanimously to approve Tremaine’s resignation and place her on paid administrative leave until the end of her contract on Sept. 30.
Tremaine, of Fenton Township, was charged with a misdemeanor of disorderly conduct for illegally dumping yard waste and a trash can on her ex-sister-in-law’s driveway in early August. Cathy Tremaine, Spring Tremaine’s ex-sister-in-law, recorded the confrontation on Aug. 7 and shared the video with local media…
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – City officials will tell you crime is trending down in the Capitol City. But, according to data, the Salt Lake City Police Department is averaging about 20 percent more calls into the dispatch center during August.
At this pace, officers will respond to more calls for help than in 2020, all while trying to fill 56 positions.
“Our data and the direction of our police department is encouraging, but it is not as nearly as safe as our residents deserve,” says Mayor Erin Mendenhall…
Branch County Commissioners have offered the job of 911 director to one of five candidates, but they are not making the decision public.
The 911 Advisory Board learned of the offer Wednesday at its September board meeting. Bronson City Manager Brandon Mersman asked for the name.
County Administrator Bud Norman said, “I would rather wait to tell you that person until they accept that offer.”
Norman said after the interviews with the five finalists Aug. 27 the five commissioners “gave me their input as to their selections. I am meeting with the candidate for an offer.” He said he anticipates that to be completed in the next two weeks…
Ithaca, NY (WENY) — Tompkins County is taking a major step in its Reimagining Public Safety plan, by unveiling its new community engagement website.
The launch of the website comes after months and months of planning and receiving feedback from the people of Tompkins County relating to updates on specific parts of the Reimagining Public Safety plan, and their ability to comment on some of those plans. Now with the online tool, the community has a chance to put in their thoughts on several issues…
Nine individuals will be recognized in the 16th annual awards program for their skills, knowledge, professionalism and dedication in service to their communities
HOBOKEN, N.J., September 09, 2021–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the winners of its 2021 PSAPs’ Finest Awards. Now in its sixteenth year, NICE’s PSAPs’ Finest Awards recognize dedicated individuals and team standouts in public safety emergency communications. Awards are presented annually to winners in the following categories: Lifetime Achievement, and Director, Line Supervisor, Technician, Trainer, Telecommunicator, Innovator and PSAP of the Year. PSAPs’ Finest winners are selected by an independent panel of volunteer judges from the public safety community who evaluate nominees based on their skills, knowledge, professionalism and dedication to service in their communities.
For 2021, NICE also added an Above & Beyond award to acknowledge the exemplary contributions of front-line emergency communications professionals during these challenging times. Achieving this prestigious honor was Daniel Graves, a Police Dispatcher with Denver 911 in Denver, Colorado. Dispatcher Graves was recognized for his consistent and impressive ability to uncover information to assist investigations in real-time. Dispatcher Graves managed several investigations that involved domestic violence calls where, through his skill, persistence, and resourcefulness, he was able to locate and get help to victims…
Learn about current efforts to continue to protect the 4.9 GHz Band for public safety as well as recent filings, key decisions impacting these efforts, and how you can support PSSA’s initiative to protect the 4.9 GHz band for public safety.
