by ECC Editor | Nov 12, 2019 | Comm Center News
A Guernsey County woman is facing potential drug-related charges after numerous 911 hang-up calls from multiple locations in the Quaker City and Old Washington areas drew the attention of sheriff’s deputies Sunday night.
The 31-year-old suspect was taken into custody on a felony hold and remained incarcerated in the Guernsey County jail as of press time Monday on a probation violation hold. She is also expected to face possession of drugs, possession of a drug abuse instrument… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Nov 12, 2019 | Comm Center News
Despite the potential for financial savings the Oconomowoc Common Council has once again decided to keep its local dispatch center.
After a lengthy discussion Nov. 5 over whether to dissolve the Oconomowoc Dispatch Center and join Waukesha County Communications, the council voted to stick with its existing arrangement. Matt Rosek was the lone alderman in favor of going to WCC.
Before the vote, a number of residents spoke… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Nov 11, 2019 | Comm Center News
Police officers from across Northwest Ohio and a K-9 were honored Friday for stopping a high-speed chase last month involving a vehicle with an infant inside.
Ohio Rep. Haraz Ghanbari, R-Perrysburg, joined Ohio Treasurer of State Robert Sprague Friday to honor 17 law enforcement officers and dispatchers for their valor during a recent high-speed chase in Northwest Ohio, which concluded with the rescue of an infant who was in the stolen vehicle. Ghanbari also recognized Toledo… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Nov 11, 2019 | Comm Center News
Omnitrans has been focused on enhancing the safety and security of both its daily operations and emergency readiness and has recently been recognized for these efforts.
The agency’s initiatives touch on almost every aspect of the system, from providing improvements to coach operator training and implementing new safety features on buses, to creating an emergency response communications system… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Nov 11, 2019 | Comm Center News
MARION, S.C. — Marion County E-911 Communications Center’s Lakisha V. Grant received the 2019 S.C. Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officers and the National Emergency Number Association with the Palmetto Award on Oct. 21.
Officials said the award acknowledges the special contributions of those whose daily performance of their duties is an inspiration and example … READ MORE
