by ECC Editor | Nov 19, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Compliance for Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act, newly enacted 911 regulations, is mandatory for any business that uses a phone system with more than one phone line. Failure to comply could result in legal liabilities, yet many organizations aren’t aware of their responsibilities. Are you? The questions below will help you assess how ready your organization is to meet the requirements of Kari’s Law, which went into effect on Feb. 16, and RAY BAUM’S Act, which goes into effect on Jan. 6, 2021… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Nov 19, 2020 | Comm Center News
CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Mental health advocates and experts are increasing pressure on the Lightfoot Administration to scrap its plan for teaming police officers with mental health professionals on 9-1-1 calls.
Several aldermen have proposed a system under which police would be bypassed entirely for some calls involving mental-health crises… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Nov 19, 2020 | Comm Center News
McLean County approved a bid with Muhlenberg for a new inmate contract during the Nov. 12 McLean County Fiscal Court meeting. The court also held a first reading for the $5 water service fee to pay for 9-1-1 services.
Additionally, the county held its first reading for a $5 water service fee to be placed on all active water bills within the county.
The fee would replace the current $2.25 fee placed on landlines to fund 9-1-1 services… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Nov 18, 2020 | Comm Center News
ABERDEEN, MISS. (WCBI) – Emergency vehicles converged on Aberdeen Elementary School this morning, but there was no crisis. Instead, it was a chance for children to see and hear from those who protect and serve their community.
First Responders Awareness Day gave students at Aberdeen Elementary a chance to talk with firefighters, police officers, sheriffs deputies, 9 1 1 operators and paramedics. Students were also able to see some really cool vehicles up close… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Nov 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
Mayor Ted Wheeler, who serves as police commissioner, Monday said he’s asked the police chief and director of 911 emergency communications to provide him with data on police response times to emergency calls before the end of the year as he fields complaints from people about either slow or no responses by police.
“What we need is a clear and transparent baseline” to provide a basic understanding of “where we are,” Wheeler said… READ MORE
