by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 23, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
FirstNet announced a major expansion to its high-speed broadband communications platform for first responders this week, with additional cell sites and more than 2,000 other network enhancements tacked onto its Florida operations.
These additions will include cell sites constructed for the Band 14 and AT&T commercial spectrums at locations identified as priority spots by both state and public safety stakeholders. Band 14 is a nationwide spectrum granted to FirstNet specifically by the government for the only nationwide high-speed broadband communications platform. Additionally, FirstNet is giving free smartphones for life, with unlimited plans to first responders…
by ECC Editor | Oct 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
(WTVG) – The Wood County Sheriff’s Office is now able to handle 9-1-1 interactions through text message, allowing those who feel they would be endangered by placing a call.
Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn says: “Dialing 9-1-1 in an emergency is still the preferred way to request help, and the public is reminded to Call if you can, text if you can’t. Texting should only be used when you are unable to make a voice call to 9-1-1. We are excited to be able to launch this service to our citizens of Wood County… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Oct 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously to pass the Caution Against Racially and Exploitative Non-Emergencies (CAREN) Act, which, if passed into law, would make it illegal for white people to call 9-1-1 just because a Black person dares to exist in ways that make them uncomfortable.
“The CAREN Act will expand the definition of a protected class in San Francisco to prevent false emergency calls with the specific intent to… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Oct 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
THORNVILLE — In an election year with the board of Perry County commissioners placing a levy on the ballot to fund the county’s 911 service, they probably don’t welcome dissension in the ranks of the county’s firefighters. But they’re getting it from the Thorn Township Fire Department. In a Monday morning meeting three firefighters and a township trustee aired their grievances about the Perry County 911 service and its director, Derrick Keyser… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Oct 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
linois State Police has recognized the contributions of four people for their professionalism and exemplary service.
“The extraordinary dedication and commitment to service displayed every day by these individuals is a true representation of the motto of the ISP — Integrity, Service and Pride,” Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly said. “In the face of a global pandemic this year, just like so many in the ISP, these individuals continued to dedicate their time to service and justice… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 22, 2020 | Comm Center News
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — UPDATE (5:45) Henrico County announced that its Emergency communication Center has returned to its normal operating procedures.
They added the cause of today’s outage is currently under review.
Earlier today, an outage at the Henrico Dispatch Communications Center has prompted county officials to have emergency calls rerouted to the city of Richmond, a typical procedure when the center’s systems are affected…
