by ECC Editor | Jan 25, 2021 | Comm Center News
The Palo Alto County Public Safety Center is comprised of four different branches. It serves the County as the E-911 / Communications Center, Emergency Management, Sheriff’s Office and Jail. The center was constructed in 1908. Due to the continuing decline in conditions of the Palo Alto County Public Safety Center located at 2001 East 11th Street, the Sheriff recommended to the Board of Supervisors that a feasibility study be completed. The study will identify corrective action necessary to meet current compliance standards for the jail and operational needs for the county… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 23, 2021 | Comm Center News
MADISON — A goal that officials described as in the works for about 40 years appears ready to be completed later this year.
At Wednesday’s meeting of the Madison County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Todd Volk and Norfolk Police Chief Don Miller provided updates on the new communications system and the merger of dispatch services between the two entities.
Both law enforcement leaders said that while there are a lot of moving parts, a new communications center to serve both the city and county from Norfolk is targeted to open Oct. 1… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 23, 2021 | Comm Center News
JACKSON – Northampton County has been using the “Code Red” system for a decade now, but less than half of the people in the county are signed up to receive general and emergency alerts.
That was the update provided by Northampton County E911 Director Tammie Piland at the Board of Commissioners meeting held here on Jan. 20.
Piland shared current enrollment statistics to show that they could be reaching more people with vital information… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 22, 2021 | Comm Center News
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — 9-1-1 emergency dispatchers need to be ready for just about anything. That was the case for one dispatcher in North Mississippi.
Now, two DeSoto county women are now bonded over a recent call from one panicked husband.
“DeSoto County 911, what is your emergency? My wife’s in labor, her water just broke!” … READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 22, 2021 | Comm Center News
INDIANAPOLIS—“911. Where is your emergency?” is the first question someone hears after dialing for emergency help. From there, a telecommunicator, as they are called, will do everything in their power to understand the situation so they can get help to the person.
Although they are often forgotten until needed, without the telecommunicator, there is no one to answer the calls and send help when it is needed. 2020 tested the limits of the system and showed just how crucial they are to us… READ MORE
