by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 24, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
As law enforcement and other first responders work around the clock to assess and mitigate the COVID-19 spread nationwide, we stand with you. And we’re here to help.
Join us this Friday to learn from other first responders about how they’re handling patient engagement and operations; dealing with potential infections among their own; preparing and sanitizing their stations and equipment; and ensuring they have the technology they need to effectively communicate.
COPING WITH COVID-19
Best Practices for Law Enforcement
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to Noon, Pacific Time, Friday, March 27
TOPICS:
Law Enforcement Street Operations
with Col. Patrick Callahan
New Jersey Patrol, New Jersey
Human Resource Issues
with Carmen Best, Police Chief
Seattle Police Department in Washington
Custodial Issues
with Don Barnes, Sheriff
Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Technology Issues & Opportunities
with Todd Early, Assistant Chief/Infrastructure Operations
Texas Department of Public Safety
Presented by FirstNet Authority
and FirstNet, Built with AT&T
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be recorded
by ECC Editor | Mar 24, 2020 | Articles
The recent coronavirus global pandemic has led to organizations rapidly instituting telework programs or, in some cases, mandating it. With an increasing number of employees now working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, how can IT leaders ensure teleworkers making a call to 911 reach the right public safety answering point and that first responders are dispatched to the right location?
Unfortunately, in recent years, far too many emergency responders have been sent to the wrong location after receiving a 911 call. At a minimum, these errors can… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 21, 2020 | Articles
911 calls are more important than ever. Public Safety Access Points (PSAP) need to evolve with the use of VoIP and mobile devices. You can have one phone number that is assigned to a cell phone, wireline phone, tablet, and laptop. Knowing where that device is when calling 911 is not simple. We are in a transition state moving to Next Generation (NG) 911.
Mark Fletcher, Chief Architect for Public Safety Solutions at Avaya www.avaya.com and Gary Audin recorded this podcast based on a meeting at the International Avaya User Group (IAUG) conference. Mark was influential in the… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 19, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Representatives from 12 key public-safety organizations met last week in an effort to develop a consensus position about next-generation 911 (NG911) that would encourage Congress to provide federal funds supporting a transition from legacy systems to an IP-based 911 platform capable of supporting multimedia communications.
Conducted last Friday in Washington, D.C., the meeting was co-hosted by the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) and the Major Cities Chiefs … READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 19, 2020 | Articles
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Roanoke County’s emergency communications center is inundated with calls on a daily basis.
When the phone rings, dispatchers kick into high gear.
“We mold together and we try to do everything as a team and it pays off sometimes,” said Beth Clemson, communications team supervisor for Roanoke County… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 18, 2020 | Articles
On a regular day in New Orleans’ 911 communications center, 45 people answer approximately 2,500 emergency calls. But days are anything but regular right now. Starting on March 16, 2020, emergency responders in the city of New Orleans are adapting to the new normal amidst the coronavirus pandemic by testing out Carbyne, an Israeli startup providing “next-generation 911” tech, founded by 35-year-old … READ MORE
