by ECC Editor | Sep 11, 2020 | Comm Center News
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Walla Walla Emergency Services Communications (WESCOM) has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Community Facilities to help improve public safety radio communications in northern Walla Walla County.
Managed by the Walla Walla Police Department, WESCOM is the 911 Public Safety Answering Point for Walla Walla County. The center receives 911 calls for Walla Walla County and provides dispatch services for Walla Walla Police; College Place Police; Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office; and most fire/Emergency Medical Services agencies in the county… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Rutherford County Emergency Communications District’s 9-1-1 Administration and Training Center is getting a new name.
On Friday, the facility will become the John D. Hood 9-1-1 Administration and Training Center, named for the long-time board member and treasurer.
“We could not think of anyone more deserving of this honor,” said RCECD Director Steve Smith. “Mr. Hood has been such an incredible figure representing the Rutherford County community over the years, and he has been a tremendous asset to our communications team.” READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 10, 2020 | Comm Center News
On Thursday, Sept.10, Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1 Center will add a recorded announcement citizens will hear when calling 9-1-1. Calls will continue to be routed through our normal process and this announcement will not delay a call-taker from answering a call. The announcement, which replaces the ringing a caller would normally hear, will let citizens know that their call has been received and ask them not to hang up the phone… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 10, 2020 | Comm Center News
BOSTON (WHDH) – A group of about 200 demonstrators gathered at the State House on Wednesday night to demand Gov. Charlie Baker appoint a special prosecutor and reopen all cases of police brutality in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Action Against Police Brutality joined family members of victims who have been impacted by police brutality in an effort to bring change to the Commonwealth following the shooting of Jacob Blake, who was shot seven times in the back by police as he tried to get into a car while they were trying to arrest him in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last month… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 9, 2020 | Comm Center News
PETALUMA, CA — As of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, the Petaluma Police Department now offers Text-to-911 service for residents experiencing an emergency who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability, or who cannot safely call 9-1-1 in a dangerous situation.
Call If You Can, Text If You Can’t
“Call if you can, text if you can’t” is the slogan developed by the Federal Communications Commission —FCC — as the new technology continues to make its debut in parts of California… READ MORE
