by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 18, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
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
by ECC Editor | Oct 16, 2020 | Comm Center News
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
by ECC Editor | Oct 16, 2020 | Comm Center News
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
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 16, 2020 | Comm Center News
Personnel at the Winters Police and Fire Departments are now using the Vitals app as a tool and resource to better communicate and respond to people who are non-verbal are are unable to communicate well with first responders and emergency personnel.
Vitals serves as a real-time, immediate resource to first responders and local police officers. It sends an alert to their device with critical information about an individual’s specific needs and conditions when they are within a specific amount of feet from them – enabling safer interactions and positive outcomes…
by ECC Editor | Oct 16, 2020 | Comm Center News
BOSTON — A Massachusetts police dispatcher was arrested this week on federal child pornography offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Spencer Hughes, 38, of Randolph, was charged with receiving and possessing pornographic images and videos of a person under 18 years of age. Hughes is a Lincoln police dispatcher… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 16, 2020 | Comm Center News
IPSWICH — A plan to build a new public safety facility is one of the many issues at stake at a Special Town Meeting scheduled for Saturday.
Voters will decide if the town should spend $630,000 to buy land to serve as the site of the proposed building, and also whether to appropriate $2.25 million to pay for the design of the facility.
Those are two of the 14 articles on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting, which is scheduled to be held Saturday at 9 a.m. under a tent outside Ipswich Middle/High School…
