by ECC Editor | Oct 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass the Caution Against Racially and Exploitative Non-Emergencies (CAREN) Act, which, if passed into law, would make it illegal for white people to call 9-1-1 just because a Black person dares to exist in ways that make them uncomfortable.
“The CAREN Act will expand the definition of a protected class in San Francisco to prevent false emergency calls with the specific intent to… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Oct 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
THORNVILLE — In an election year with the board of Perry County commissioners placing a levy on the ballot to fund the county’s 911 service, they probably don’t welcome dissension in the ranks of the county’s firefighters. But they’re getting it from the Thorn Township Fire Department. In a Monday morning meeting three firefighters and a township trustee aired their grievances about the Perry County 911 service and its director, Derrick Keyser… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Oct 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
linois State Police has recognized the contributions of four people for their professionalism and exemplary service.
“The extraordinary dedication and commitment to service displayed every day by these individuals is a true representation of the motto of the ISP — Integrity, Service and Pride,” Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly said. “In the face of a global pandemic this year, just like so many in the ISP, these individuals continued to dedicate their time to service and justice… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Oct 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
The W-Y Communications Center has Text to 911 fully implemented and available to the public to utilize.
Text to 911 is the ability to send SMS text messages to your local 911 emergency dispatch center during a crisis. Text to 911 should only be used in an emergency, and only if you cannot safely call 911.
During an emergency, enter the numbers “911” in the “To” field. Type a brief message and press “Send”. Be prepared to answer questions and follow instructions from the 911 dispatcher. Keep messages brief and concise, and do not text and drive. Please provide your location nature of assistance needed, i.e. police, fire or medical… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Oct 21, 2020 | Comm Center News
Telecommunicator Roberta Clutz has been received an honor from Illinois State Police by being named as Telecommunicator of the Year recently.
Clutz has served the Illinois State Police for more than 16 years as a telecommunicator specialist, beginning her career in 2004 at ISP District 21. She has continued her career at the Pontiac Communications Center.
On March 7, 2019, while working the District 6 radio console and training a Telecommunicator Trainee, Clutz handled an incident that involved a multi-agency high-speed pursuit after the fatal shooting of a police officer in Rockford… READ MORE
