PROVIDENCE — Scammers are trying to trick Rhode Islanders into revealing personal information by posing as representatives of the emergency 911 system, according to public safety officials.
A warning was issued Tuesday by Col. James M. Manni, superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and director of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, as well as E-911 Director J. David Smith… READ MORE
The disturbing crime spree that occurred on Feb. 22, apparently orchestrated by a single perpetrator — including two homicides, two carjackings, and bullets fired at random cars, seriously injuring one driver (interactive timeline below) — might appear to have warranted an order from law enforcement for nearby residents and those at businesses to shelter in place until the suspect was in custody.
But it wasn’t until a police standoff Feb. 25 that CSPD issued such an alert, often called a “reverse 9-1-1,” through the El Paso-Teller County 9-1-1 Authority’s Peak Alerts system.
Halifax County Board of Supervisors took the next steps to migrate to the next generation 9-1-1 system Monday evening by approving agreements to implement the upgrades.
These upgrades, which will allow text messaging and other multi-media acceptance at 9-1-1, are expected to cost the county $73,569.36 in recurring costs over 24 months, according to a presentation by Melissa Parsons with Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA)… READ MORE
Knoxville Fire and Rescue has announced the acquisition of FirstNet phones and digital service for the department. FirstNet is a nationwide public safety broadband network, designed to support hospitals and other emergency care teams. Their mission is to deploy, operate, maintain, and improve the first high-speed, nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety. Chief Cal Wyman tells KNIA/KRLS News the department made the switch to make sure the important communication needed by the department in times of need is always available. He says the service the department was using had gaps and additional problems at times when it is needed … READ MORE
9-1-1 Public Safety Emergency Call Taker & Dispatcher at MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF POLICE Gaithersburg, MD 20878 About the Job Public Safety Emergency Communications Specialist (Emergency Call Taker/Dispatcher) This position is assigned to the Department’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC) which is located in Gaithersburg and Rockville, Maryland. The Communications Specialist is responsible for delivering quality emergency communication services to the public, as well as providing accurate and timely dispatch support to police officers and fire rescue personnel. The Communications Specialist has a unique responsibility in a fast-paced environment … READ MORE
