by ECC Editor | Feb 6, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Kari’s Law and Ray Baum’s Act require all multi-line phone systems in the U.S. (like those found in office buildings) to enable direct dial to 9-1-1, direct routing to a 9-1-1 center, and on-site notification of a 9-1-1 call that includes a detailed “dispatchable location” to decrease response time. Signed in 2018, the laws start going into effect on Feb. 16, 2020.
The bill has transformed emergency communications by mandating that public…
by ECC Editor | Feb 6, 2020 | Comm Center News
(TNS) — The City Council agreed Tuesday to begin negotiations with Auburn over how to fund L-A 911, the shared emergency communications department of the two cities.
While an agreement between the two cities has been in place largely unchanged since 1978, the Auburn City Council passed a resolve in December authorizing… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 6, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Muleshoe Police Department has been undergoing training and making transitions to programs that will allow them great accessibility to information so that they can better serve the public.
“We just transitioned to FirstNet through AT&T,” McHone said. “It enhances communications and increases interoperability with state, county and local authorities.”
He added that although Muleshoe is a relatively small department, as many as 15,000 cars a day can come through the community… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 6, 2020 | Comm Center News
Idaho officials say they are weighing stakeholder concerns following outcry over a proposed cellular tower lease on state-owned land near a popular outdoor recreation area.
The 195-foot tower would be built near the Sawtooth Fish Hatchery on endowment land owned by the Idaho Department of Lands. There is already a 100-foot tower owned and operated by Custer Telephone on the same parcel. The new tower was proposed by AT&T as part of the FirstNet program, a nationwide network meant to connect first responders in the event of a mass catastrophe. It would be about a mile from the northern end of Redfish Lake and about 765 feet… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 6, 2020 | Comm Center News
(ATLANTA) – The FirstNet Engagement Workshop will provide a hands-on opportunity for your agency to engage with the First Responder Network Authority to analyze how the network’s products and services can support your mission, communications capabilities, and operational protocols. The purpose of this workshop includes:
- Increasing awareness and providing updates on FirstNet’s capabilities, programs, and services
- Increasing agency awareness of current and future data usage, broadband needs, and potential for enhanced operations… READ MORE
