Ponce Inlet hires new police chief (FL)

by | May 11, 2020 | Comm Center News

On Thursday in a special meeting, Ponce Inlet Town Council members unanimously hired Atlanta Deputy Police Chief Jeff Glazier, who has worked for the metropolitan Georgia police department for 27 years.

The town of Ponce Inlet is getting a new top cop.

Ponce Inlet Town Council members unanimously hired Atlanta Deputy Police Chief Jeff Glazier on Thursday during a special meeting. Glazier has worked for the metropolitan Georgia police department for 27 years… READ MORE

Cities considering suing county for breach of contract (NC)

by | May 9, 2020 | Comm Center News

ROCKINGHAM — The cities of Rockingham and Hamlet are considering filing a lawsuit against Richmond County for breach of contract based on the justification County Manager Bryan Land has given for the county’s change to an ad valorem sales tax distribution method.

Prior to the vote for the change at the Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting on April 6, Land told the commissioners that this move, which would give them a larger share of sales taxes in relation to that of the municipalities, was necessary because the county recently took on eight new salaries to staff the new 9-1-1 Center, among other expenses… READ MORE

E9-1-1 addresses downage rumor (MO)

by | May 8, 2020 | Comm Center News

Database corruption fixed on Wednesday, service never interrupted

Barry County E9-1-1 has addressed community reports that its 9-1-1 service is or was down in Barry County, which is untrue.

“Barry County E9-1-1 is up and working and there has been no disruption in service,” said Mike Phillips, executive director. “Our citizens and travelers have called 9-1-1 and business lines with no interruption. We have provided them with the service they have requested and our partners in public safety have been dispatched effectively … READ MORE