by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 25, 2020 | Comm Center News
MONTPELIER — The Capital Fire Mutual Aid System is getting ready to withdraw from the Central Vermont Public Safety Authority even as some of its members attempt to persuade city councils and select boards around the region to invest in upgrading the area’s aging emergency communications infrastructure.
Technically no decisions — including one that was actually requested — were made during last week’s meeting of the mutual aid system’s board. However, the stage was still set for an up-or-down January vote with respect to the organization’s continued participation in the public safety authority members agreed to join more than two years ago…
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 25, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Denton Police Department is launching text updates for 911 callers.
According to the Denton Police Department, text messages powered by the SPIDR Tech platform will be automatically sent in English and Spanish when certain incidents are reported by mobile phone to 911, such as a barking dog or a theft, starting this week.
An additional notifications may occur if there is a delay in dispatching an officer, police said…
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 25, 2020 | Comm Center News
DAVIDSON COUNTY — New software could soon allow 911 calls in Davidson County to be processed more efficiently, reducing response times, according to county officials.
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners gave staff the go-ahead earlier this month to negotiate a replacement for its Computer-Aided Dispatch system, or CAD system, which connects agencies across the county. Commissioner Fred McClure indicated that the consensus to put this item on this week’s agenda was a significant step in the right direction for the area’s law enforcement and emergency teams…
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 24, 2020 | Comm Center News
By Eric HorngTuesday, November 24, 2020 7:43PMCHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago 911 dispatcher died from COVID-19 earlier this month, and now his wife is seriously sick with the same disease.
For the Lopez family of Archer Heights, the last few weeks have been devastating. Now, they’re imploring others to think beyond this Thanksgiving.
“My mom is going to be in the ICU for Thanksgiving, and we’re going to be planning a funeral for my Pops,” said their son, Ricardo Lopez…
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 24, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
2020 has been a challenging year. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, recent civil unrest and an increasingly hostile political environment, the challenges are unlikely to go away anytime soon.
Many Americans are experiencing heightened levels of stress and anxiety due to these challenges. For those who serve as a lifeline to the public during these uncertain times, the stress level is especially compounded.
We must ensure 9-1-1 professionals take proactive measures to prioritize their mental health and well-being now more than ever…
