by ECC Editor | Mar 17, 2022 | Comm Center News
The 911 Oversight Board gathered March 8 with the agenda items being future funding possibilities and the expansion of services to a neighboring county.
The board gathered in the Nodaway County Commissioners’ office with updates from the subcommittee that studied the potential funding of the county-wide service. Presently, Nodaway County and the City of Maryville are allocating close to $225,000 each for the operations of the Northwest Missouri Regional Communications Center. The Nodaway County Ambulance District is also adding dollars to the operations. The final piece of revenue is the shrinking telephone tax linked to landlines in the county. Last year’s budget, which was the first year of operation, saw expenses add up to over $741,000… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 17, 2022 | Comm Center News
On March 1, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office received re-accreditation for its E911 Emergency Communications Center after an assessment by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association – Public Safety Answering Point Accreditation Program.
This re-accreditation is valid through June 2025. The New York State Sheriff’s Associate Accreditation program is designed to establish and promote standards, which are widely considered to be prudent and effective for operating an Emergency Communications Center. It provides formal recognition that an organization meets or exceeds all 71 of these quality standards, which cover four major areas of the organization: administration, training, technology and operations… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 17, 2022 | Comm Center News
The Durango – La Plata Emergency Communications Center recently installed a system that uses new technology to help reduce emergency response time.
“Seconds matter in our line of work, ” Derrick Walker, 911 Communications Director said.
The RapidSOS program, which went live March 9, allows 911 dispatchers to locate a caller immediately and usually within 15 feet or less of their location.
“We are now able to reduce seconds, and sometimes minutes, off our response times. Ultimately, improving response time and saving lives, ” Walker said… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 15, 2022 | Comm Center News
ATON — The Preble County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized the 2021 Employee of the Year award winners in each division of the office. Employees are chosen based on several criteria, including professionalism, job knowledge and ability, teamwork, performance, and attention to detail.
“I am very proud of our entire team here at the Sheriff’s Office and honored to recognize these individuals for their high level of performance in 2021,” Sheriff Mike Simpson said… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 15, 2022 | Comm Center News
A 62-year-old man on his way to work as a New Jersey State Police telecommunicator was killed in an early-morning crash on Friday, March 11, authorities said.
Daryl Akers Jr. was heading north in a Jeep on Route 206 when a GMC Silverado heading south cross over the centerline and struck him near milepost 18.3 around 6:15 a.m. in Southampton Township, State Police said… READ MORE
