E-911 Communications Specialist (SD)

This position is responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls and for dispatching appropriate personnel.

MAJOR DUTIES

  • Operates an intelligent workstation consisting of computer aided dispatch, integrated radio and telephony technology, and other related communications equipment to ensure the timely and effective dispatching of emergency and support services.
  • Fields emergency, non-emergency and administrative calls; prioritizes calls and makes determinations of response requirements.
  • Provides guidance to callers until emergency personnel arrive on the scene…

Genesee County 911 director resigns amid family dispute, misdemeanor charge (MI)

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…

SLCPD sees emergency calls for help go up in August – Utah

SLCPD sees emergency calls for help go up in August – Utah

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…

County makes offer for 911 director job (MI)

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…

The Reimagining Public Safety Collaborative looks for feedback through new website (NY)

The Reimagining Public Safety Collaborative looks for feedback through new website (NY)

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…