Board for 911 passes budget (AR)

The Jefferson County 911 Administrative Board approved a $2.9 million budget for 2021 on Thursday for the Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association (MECA) as well as the transfer of 911 money to fund a new computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, the first such system upgrade the communications center has had since 2007.

Funded by fees collected from user agencies along with fees collected on land line and cellular telephone bills, MECA provides emergency dispatch communications for eight area law enforcement agencies and 16 fire departments… READ MORE

Defunding the police: Proposal by Asheville city manager would cut budget by $770,000, reassign telecommunicator positions (NC)

ASHEVILLE – In the face of calls to defund police by up to 50%, the city manager is now proposing cutting $770,000 from the force, according to a newly released budget proposal.

The biggest part of the cut —$300,000 — would come from the reassignment of telecommunicator positions now under APD to the Information Technology and Development Services departments, according to the budget report… READ MORE

9-1-1 Telecommunicator Position in Cicero Available (IL)

NORCOMM 9-1-1 Dispatch, a consolidated, civilian staffed 9-1-1 communications center within the State of Illinois is currently seeking applicants that have the desire to work in an exciting, challenging and rewarding career field. Reporting to the (Operations Manager, Deputy Director, and Director), responds to requests for emergency and non-emergency police, fire and medical services for the Town of Cicero and the Village of Stickney… READ MORE

Franklin County kids enjoy ride-along with deputy, tour of E911 Communications Center (VA)

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Two Franklin County elementary school students got to be picked up from school in style on Monday with a ride-along from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

Back in February, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says the Sontag Elementary School PTO held a fundraiser auction with items from local and state businesses, artists, and vendors in order to raise money for new playground equipment… READ MORE