DeKalb County has officially joined the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN), enhancing its emergency services through improved communication systems. In a recent ribbon-cutting event held at the DeKalb Community Complex, representatives from the county’s first responders celebrated their integration into the state’s advanced communications infrastructure.
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu police are rolling out big new bonuses — up to $2,000 per month for some — to keep 911 operators on the job in the hopes of solving a growing staffing issue.
House Rep. Darius Kila recently paid a visit to the Joint Traffic Management Center after dealing with and hearing complaints over long wait times for non-emergency calls.
SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) – Just over a week after Sikeston’s Communications Center officially took over all 911 dispatching for southern Scott County, officials say the transition has gone smoothly, and emergency response times are already improving.
The merger consolidates dispatch operations from multiple agencies into one central location, allowing the Sikeston Department of Public Safety(DPS) to handle every emergency call across the county.
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DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – Dubuque celebrated the opening of its new 911 Emergency Communications Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, marking the completion of a project the county has discussed for more than a decade.
The facility at 7880 Chavenelle Drive features updated work stations for dispatchers who answer 911 calls in Dubuque County.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is now calling for an independent review at Metro’s 911 Emergency Communications Center.
NewsChannel 5 Investigates has been following complaints from former employees at the emergency call center.
Most recently, on Wednesday, we heard from a current dispatcher who shared her own concerns, and what she had to say, it turned out, was news to the mayor.
ATLANTA (WJBF) – Georgia is moving to modernize its 911 call center system to make it easier for people to get help during emergencies.
State lawmakers passed two key measures last session, including House Bill 423, which requires all new 911 systems to meet Next Generation 911 (NG911) standards. Another measure, House Bill 429, created a study committee to plan the transition. The state has allocated nearly $6 million to begin the process, with updates expected by January 2026.
