The Weld County’s Department of Public Safety Communications honored three dispatchers from the Weld County Regional Communications Center for their heroic efforts in saving two lives and helping bring a baby safely into the world.
A Weld County Board of Commissioners news release Monday discussed the three people’s efforts that have impacted the lives of many in Weld County…
KINGSTON, R.I. — June 14, 2021 — The University of Rhode Island has named University Police Maj. Michael A. Jagoda director of public safety and chief of police effective June 19.
In his new role, Jagoda will oversee the following units and offices: Alarm Division, Emergency Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Fire and Life Safety, Transportation and Parking, University Police, Campus Security and Communications and Technology…
Cumberland County E-911 is working to improve services to the community, with plans in place for a mobile communications unit, a backup communications center, and an updated website.
“The tornado in Cookeville in March 2020 took their 911 center offline,” said Terry Williams, director of operations for Cumberland County 911. “We and other folks handled their calls.”
That got 911 Director Eric Ritzman and Williams thinking about contingency plans for the Cumberland County emergency communications center on Southbend Dr…
While conducting research for my 2021 Wisconsin Public Safety Commission (WIPSCOM) conference presentation, it became immediately clear that securing the nation’s public safety answering points (PSAPs) is no longer just an IT challenge.
Shifting from an analog to digital operating environment — the next generation of 911 — will require strategic investments into three key areas: people, processes and technology. As call center technology evolves nationwide, the need for greater cybersecurity in the public safety space has never been more important.
Internet connected systems…
Texting, in recent years, has become one of the most valuable forms of communication among modern day technology—even among emergency response teams. While calling 911 is efficient, certain situations might need a texting feature for ultimate safety. Franklin County’s Emergency Communications centers – including the City’s provider, NRECC, at the City of Dublin – offer the Text to 911 feature, expanding the options available to residents when they are experiencing an emergency.
Text to 911 provides a convenient option for residents to seek emergency assistance under the following situations:
