Poplarville police officers and firefighters are having issues reaching 911 dispatchers since the countywide dispatch consolidation went into operation.
The consolidation combined the dispatch center for the Sheriff’s Department, which already dispatched for the city of Poplarville, and the dispatch center for the Picayune Police and Fire departments.
The consolidation also came with major technology upgrades…
Let’s get one thing straight: no one signs up for the 911 profession, and asks for the PTSD that often accompanies it. No job description has ever said “How would you like to serve your community and help others, all while undergoing major personality changes and questioning your own sanity?” Turnover in the 911 field is abysmal, which is why I’m dumbfounded that we are not doing more to take care of those who are truly invested in this profession. It boggles my mind that we sink so much money and time into training programs in an attempt to turn out high quality employees, and yet the mental health aspect is ignored completely…
COLUMBUS, Ind. — The first annual report from a public agency detailing the impact of COVID-19 in the Columbus area in 2020 shows emergency responses were up significantly due to medical emergencies from the virus.
The number of calls received by the Bartholomew County E911 Emergency Operations Center in 2020 was unbelievable, Bartholomew County Commissioner Tony London said.
In total, nearly 142,000 phone transactions were processed last year, center director Todd Noblitt told the commissioners. But rather than crimes or fires, the largest number of calls came from those seeking emergency medical services, at 8,829, the report states…
Arlington County applauds the decision by Gov. Ralph Northam to make the COVID-19 vaccine available to more Virginians, and County health and government officials are moving quickly to ramp up access for eligible Arlingtonians.
“We are thankful that the state is making the COVID-19 vaccine more accessible to Virginians who need it and want it,” said Dr. Aaron Miller, Director of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management. “Right now, every available dose that we have has a corresponding arm for it to go into. And we continue to support the Commonwealth’s efforts to release more vaccine”…
AIRBORN — Wright State University will reorganize its police department and complementary services into its Department of Public Safety as part of the university’s overall restructuring plan.
The plan is designed to sustainably support university operations at an enrollment of 10,000 students, according to Greg Sample, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Wright State. Police Lt. Kurt Holden has been named the interim director of public safety. Holden and Sample are working together to develop an operating plan for the new department, which they expect to complete the plan by the end of the spring semester…
