by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 13, 2020 | Articles, Opinions
Sadly, it too often takes a crisis — be it 9/11 or a local catastrophe — to cause Americans to really celebrate the value that first responders bring to society.
We’ve seen that admiration in spades of late as impromptu parades, homemade yard signs, and press briefing commentaries by county, state and federal executives have shined the spotlight on police, firefighters and ambulance crews for dealing with what the coronavirus crisis has thrown at them and our communities…
by ECC Editor | Apr 10, 2020 | Articles
The Collaborative Coalition for Intl. Public Safety has compiled recommendations for Emergency Services Organisations, incl. Public Safety Answering Points to help organisations respond & prepare in the best way possible during the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 is a challenge for all of us in society as well as for the many services with a role in protecting and looking after us. BAPCO is in a unique position, having members from across the spectrum of Public Safety, including from the development and supply side, as well as… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 10, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Lyon County Commissioners approved an additional appropriation to the county’s Emergency Operations Center Thursday during its regularly-scheduled action session.
Flint Hills Community Health Center Chief Financial Officer Stephanie Ringgold and Lyon County Controller Dan Williams made the request for $100,000 in additional funding to help the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are to be paid out of the county’s sales tax fund. It is the second such request for the Emergency Operations Center — which is housed at the Emporia FHCHC Clinic… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 9, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Life moves on amid the COVID-19 lockdown in Owen Sound, even while most people are focussed on the latest developments in this public health crisis.
Owen Sound Police Service successfully completed its first end-to-end test call through the next-generation 911 emergency system, NG911, on April 3.
The new system will let people text 911 operators and send them photos and video of emergencies, as well as phone them, as they are able to do now. Down the road, people will… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 9, 2020 | Articles
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) – As some terms take off during the Coronavirus, the actions being taken around one is sticking out among the rest, essential.
Essential is a term used to describe workers and employees that are still asked to work day in and day out as others are furloughed, let go or sent home to work.
At State Police Post’s across the Commonwealth, there is a room that is full of men and women who are asked to answer the… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 9, 2020 | Articles
Tax rates will remain right where they are, but James City County’s budget will still grow by 6% if county administrator Scott Stevens’ budget is approved by the Board of Supervisors as is.
[…] Public safety is the second largest slice of the general fund, with a proposed relatively flat budget at $28.9 million from $29 million the year prior.
That slight decrease stems from relatively reduced vehicle replacement costs at the police department next fiscal year… READ MORE
