911 award (MS)

It is the calm voice on a caller’s worst day.

The job of 911 dispatcher – or as they are known – telecommunicator – can be chaotic and stressful.

But it is appreciated.

This morning a member of the oktibbeha county emergency management team was honored as telecommunicator of the year.

Wcbi’s bobby martinez spoke to the winner who says he is honored to be of service… READ MORE

Struggling with turnover, Rock County may add dispatcher pay raise to budget (WI)

Most kids don’t grow up wanting to be 911 dispatchers.

Rather, their imaginations often fixate on being firefighters or police officers.

Kathy Sukus knows that. But she wants to change the perception of dispatchers, who she says play a crucial role in public safety.

Promoting the importance of dispatchers also addresses a more immediate problem for the Rock County Communications Center… READ MORE

Woman charged in Central Park 9-1-1 call (NY)

NEW YORK CITY (NBC) — The Manhattan District Attorney filed a misdemeanor charge against the woman who called police on a Black man who was birdwatching in Central Park this past May.

The D.A.’s office also revealed that Amy Cooper had made a second 9-1-1 call about the encounter repeating her false assault accusation.

The May 25th incident involved a disagreement over Cooper’s unleashed dog… READ MORE