by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 29, 2019 | Comm Center News
Imagine this: You are 14 years old, hiding under a table in the
school library, listening to distant gunshots. You hear the shooter in
the hallway nearby and realize the perpetrator is getting closer.
During an active shooter situation, exchanging information between teachers, students and public safety responders is critical for saving lives. Text-to-911, the ability to send SMS text messages directly to a 911 dispatch center, is one of the best ….
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by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 29, 2019 | Comm Center News
Leesburg Police Department dispatchers and staff have something extra
to be thankful for this season: The town’s emergency communications
center will remain at police department headquarters.
It’s a decision by the Town Council that will likely mean the 13 civilian dispatchers’ jobs are safe. They were possibly in jeopardy had the council….
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by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 29, 2019 | Comm Center News
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah— Not every first responder is working out in
the cold today, but have just as vital of an impact on the community as
our police officers and our firefighters.
You may never meet these first responders, but you might hear their
voice in what could be one of the most critical moments of your life.
Salt Lake Valley Emergency Communications Center operates…..
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by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 29, 2019 | Comm Center News
Indeni, an Israeli security software start-up, has partnered with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) to protect their critical computer networks.
Based in Tel Aviv and San Francisco, Indeni is the developer of a security infrastructure automation platform, enabling organizations to proactively detect and prevent computer system malfunctions before they affect their vital operations.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 29, 2019 | Comm Center News
Four prospective projects for Washington County’s 911 system were brought before the Washington County Commission during Wednesday morning’s meeting.
Lt. Chris Chesar, chair of the Washington County 911 Technical
Advisory Committee, said he was going before the board to discuss
funding from the 911 levy to cover the cost of the four recommended
projects.
“A temporary backup dispatch center located
at the (Emergency Operations Center) here on Davis Avenue. That would be
for all three public safety access points, which includes Belpre Police
Department, Marietta Police Department and the Washington County
Sheriff’s Office,” Chesar said of the first project.
He said they would like to have…..
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