The Teton County sheriff will have to wait a little longer for the intervention he’s been seeking to save the county’s 911 dispatch center from a crisis.
County commissioners broached the topic again Monday, only to say they want to wait until the regular budget session to make any decisions about raising dispatcher wages.
“I want to see the payroll go through the regular budget process,” Commissioner Mark Barron said… READ MORE
The growth that Bastrop County has been experiencing over the past several years is acutely felt in the county’s 911 center.
A report presented to the Bastrop County Commissioners Court on Monday shows that the 911 communications center fielded 135,954 calls last year, about 36% of which were for emergencies, according to county data. That’s an 8% increase over 2018 totals… READ MORE
Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center dispatchers are asking potential patients several questions to determine if they could be suffering from the novel coronavirus, according to Director Steve Hooke.
They are asking all callers who report a medical emergency if the patient has a fever, trouble breathing or a cough.
The purpose of asking viral illness screening questions early during a call is to provide additional situational… READ MORE
To limit potential exposure and transmission of the coronavirus, deputies and detectives may ask residents to step outside of their homes if possible.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office will modify the way it responds to calls for service as a precaution to limit the spread of the coronavirus, officials announced on Thursday.
The agency advises citizens to continue calling 9-1-1 in emergency cases… READ MORE
SALT LAKE CITY – (ABC4 News) One of the most convenient ways to get to and from home, work, school or even a night out is a rideshare. While the convenience is nice, there’s also a slight chance you could run into a scary situation.
To enhance the safety for both riders and drivers, Uber has launched a new text 9-1-1 feature in the following Utah counties… READ MORE
