ATTLEBORO — The city’s computer network will be down for routine repairs on March 2 to replace outdated software.
Because the police and fire departments are connected with the city network, their computer-assisted dispatch system will not work while the repairs are made, officials said.
However, the city’s 911 system will still work, they emphasized…
Alachua County leaders will extend their deal for emergency radio service by a year while they haggle with the city of Gainesville and Gainesville Regional Utilities over the cost of that service.
But like many a disgruntled customer unhappy with a bill, county commissioners spent time Tuesday wondering whether taxpayers would be better off if the county created and ran its own emergency radio system…
A Jasper County 911 Dispatcher has been recognized for his calm demeanor while handling radio traffic and also talking to a victim during a shots fired call which happened late last month. Communications Officer Patrick Erath was presented with a certificate of commendation by Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman and other department officials on Tuesday…
The Flagstaff Police Department, along with the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, has launched their new “Text-to-9-1-1” service. The service started Tuesday. A user can send a text message to “9-1-1” and it will be routed to the dispatch center. Officials recommend the service who are hearing and speech impaired, when a person is in a dangerous situation and calling would make it worse, or you tried to call 9-1-1, but can’t get reception…
KEYSER, W.Va. — The Mineral County emergency center handled nearly 8,000 calls to its 911 lines from March through December of last year, according to Luke McKenzie, director of Emergency Services that includes emergency management, 911 and mapping and addressing.
“We only have statistics starting at the middle of March of 2020 because we put in a new phone system,” McKenzie said.
In addition to 7,964 calls to its 911 lines, Mineral County’s emergency center handled 16,880 administrative calls. The center also logged 12,451 outgoing calls…
