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
by ECC Editor | Mar 18, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety and its 9-1-1 Coordination Board has announced that the state has settled its civil lawsuit with Comtech Telecommunications Corporation of Wilmington, Delaware; and affiliated corporations NextGen Communications Inc., and TeleCommunication Systems Inc., based in Annapolis, Maryland.
According to Tony Mangan, DPS, as agreed to in the settlement, the state will receive $3.45 million to be deposited into the 9-1-1 Coordination Fund. The 28 public safety… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 17, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Today, the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) VII adopted a “Report on the Current State of Interoperability in the Nation’s 911 Systems.” The Federal Communications Commission directed CSRIC to survey the current state of interoperability for the nation’s 9-1-1 systems pursuant to CSRIC’s mission to provide recommendations to the Commission on a variety of topics.
The report describes the degree to which emergency communications centers are able to share voice 9-1-1 calls, location data, SMS text-to-911…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 14, 2020 | Articles, Opinions
THE ISSUE: Citrus faces emergency communications dispatcher shortage.
OUR OPINION: More incentives, higher pay will fill vacant positions, assist in retaining staff.
The voice on the other side of 911 is asking for help. Will you answer the call?
The nationwide shortage of emergency communication dispatchers has hit Citrus County, leaving the Sheriff’s Office with a conundrum in finding enough hires to keep all positions filled…
