Roxanne Van Gundy and other members of the 911 Radio Project Committee knew the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center was due for an upgrade.
While the county still operated with an analog radio system that was all but obsolete, more than 70 percent of the state’s emergency responders had switched over to digitally trunked 800 MHz radio systems… READ MORE
Shelby County 911 Dispatcher Chris Rich was recognized by Survival Flight on Friday, Oct. 9 for her dedication to the community at 911.
On Aug. 24, Rich was getting ready to work a shift at the Shelby County dispatch center when she experienced a stroke and was unable to walk, talk or follow commands.
Her husband, Bill, called 911. Salt River Ambulance recognized Chris was having a stroke and asked for an air medical helicopter at that time. Survival Flight 3 was the closest available…
CARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti has appointed Anne Carpenter as Colonel of the Nevada DPS, Highway Patrol Division. Colonel Carpenter officially takes command of the Nevada Highway Patrol on Monday, October 19, 2020. She will oversee 491 sworn officers and 96 non-sworn personnel.
Former Colonel Daniel Solow announced his retirement earlier this month.
The appointment of Carpenter marks history, as she is the first woman to hold the position of Colonel for the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Division…
By Harry Markley, Senior Law Enforcement Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
Protect and serve, that is the motto of many law enforcement agencies across the nation. Every day, officers and deputies work in our communities handling incidents ranging from traffic violations to someone’s worst day. Each day is a new day with new challenges, but the “protect and serve” motto never changes.
Technology has evolved significantly, providing a cache of new tools for first responders in the field. Law enforcement agencies across the country are turning to technology for innovative ways to protect and serve their communities. With FirstNet – the only nationwide broadband network built for public safety – officers have secure, reliable access to apps and devices that help them in their everyday duties. Discover how two agencies are using technology to provide care to their communities and how FirstNet can support these advanced capabilities. READ MORE
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office announced today that texting 9-1-1 for emergencies is now available in unincorporated areas of Humboldt County, the city of Fortuna, Arcata, Humboldt State University and California Highway Patrol (other local cities will be launching Text to 9-1-1 capabilities soon).
Calling 9-1-1 during an emergency is still the preferred way to ask for help, but texting is a new option for contacting law enforcement and is intended to assist those who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, or anyone who cannot safely call 9-1-1 in a dangerous situation… READ MORE
SHENANDOAH COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) – After more than three years of work, the Shenandoah County Sheriff Office has officially moved into the department’s new building.
Sheriff Timothy Carter said for more than 50 years, the sheriff’s office has served the community from below the Shenandoah County Circuit Court building… READ MORE
