Owensboro-Daviess County 9-1-1 dispatch has gone online with a new computer dispatch function that is expected to reduce the time it takes to dispatch responders to fire and medical calls.
City-county 9-1-1 Director Paul Nave said the dispatch center tested the system last week and went online with it at 9 a.m. Monday.
The text-to-speech feature is part of a larger upgrade to the 9-1-1 Center’s… READ MORE
During a large-scale incident at an airport, commercial networks can quickly become overloaded and cripple traditional analog radio systems for emergency response efforts. With FirstNet, a nationwide broadband network dedicated to public safety, first responders can depend on reliable coverage to help them effectively and efficiently address emergencies.
During a routine emergency management exercise at TF Green International Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, the Rhode… READ MORE
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) — Augusta County Public Schools have been working with a mass communication system used in emergencies and drills.
All staff have access to the new app called Crisis Go, so if they find themselves in an emergency situation, all they have to do is pull out the app and send an alert.
“We can communicate faster and more readily and give more detail other than just doing a PA system… READ MORE
SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Sonim Technologies today announced the availability of the popular Sonim XP3 in AT&T stores nationwide.
“Since launching last April on the AT&T network, the XP3 has become one of our top sellers,” said Sonim CEO, Tom Wilkinson. “Now that the XP3 is available in AT&T stores, it’s more convenient for businesses that are seeking to equip their teams with a dependable device that will get them through the day no matter the conditions.” … READ MORE
Lyon County Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding involving the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center and Emporia State University Police and Safety to allow for increased collaboration between the entities during a regularly-scheduled action session Thursday morning.
LCECC Director Roxy Van Gundy said the county call center would begin overseeing communications for ESU beginning some time in June, a move which had been a long time coming… READ MORE
