by ECC Editor | Apr 1, 2021 | Comm Center News
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The State of Ohio announced Wednesday that 529 law enforcement agencies have fully adopted minimum standards for use of force and deadly force. The state says this number represents 83% of law enforcement officers who serve Ohio communities.
The 2021 Law Enforcement Certification Report comes in the wake of high profile police-involved shootings, including those that took the lives of Andre’ Hill and Casey Goodson, Jr. Certification requires commitment to the following eight stipulations, according to the report… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 1, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
The Florida Department of Education (DOE) has selected AT&T* to provide an instant emergency notification and coordinated emergency response solution to enhance school safety throughout Florida. The system securely shares live video and directly connects school communications, including radio, with responding public safety agencies so they can understand the situation, coordinate action and quickly resolve the incident… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 1, 2021 | Comm Center News
Public safety officials in Shawnee announce that Smart911+ Alert is now available to all individuals and families.
Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals to create a safety profile for their household that can include any information they may want 9-1-1 call takers and first responders to have in the event of an emergency, then if they need to dial 9-1-1 their safety profile will immediately display on the call taker’s screen saving critical seconds and even minutes in response to the emergency. Coupled with Rave Alert individuals can receive notifications on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 1, 2021 | Comm Center News
Sgt. Stuart Wilson feels lucky to be able embark on a new career while staying in the same type of work.
“I’m calling it phase two of my career,” he said Tuesday. “It’s a good opportunity for me to continue service. This is something that I can do when I’m 60, instead of being a cop.”
Wilson, 45, has accepted a position as director of Dubois County’s 911 Communications Center. He will retire from a 22-year career with the Dubois County Sheriff’s Office on April 9… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 1, 2021 | Comm Center News
Cleburne Police Chief Rob Severance joined CPD Lt. Shane Wickson in welcoming four new dispatchers to the department.
The four — Alexus West, Dawena Anitok, Mackenzie Russell and Tanner Dempsey — share the distinction of having graduated from the North Central Texas Emergency Communications District, or NCT9-1-1’s, first hybrid 9-1-1 Academy. Their training involved in-person and virtual aspects… READ MORE
