by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
Syracuse, N.Y. – County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II and the Department of Emergency Communications Commissioner Julie K. Corn recognized 911 Center Employees for outstanding performance during the past year during a ceremony held Wednesday morning at the 911 Center.
County Executive McMahon said, “Our Emergency Communications Employees are the best in the business. They are the true first responders to any emergency and our community is lucky to have such an amazing and dedicated workforce.” McMahon continued, “Congratulations to all of the awardees. This year has been particularly challenging and I want to thank all of our employees for their hard work and commitment to keeping our community safe…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) – This election, public safety funding is among the issues on the ballot in Vinton County.
Vinton County voters will be asked this November for a one-cent-per-hundred dollar valuation levy increase to help pay for upgrades for public safety communication.
“These levies usually run five years and technology updates every three months,” Vinton County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ryan Cain said…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Georgia Department of Public Safety has a new Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner.
The Board of Public Safety voted on Wednesday to approve Lieutenant Colonel Chris Wright to serve as the next Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety and Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol, following Interim Commissioner Gary Vowell’s planned departure, effective September 30, 2020. The Board also named Major William Hitchens to serve as Lieutenant Colonel of the Georgia State Patrol and Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
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by ECC Editor | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Benton City Council passed an ordinance approving an interlocal agreement with Saline County to form the Saline County Emergency Communications Center during its meeting Monday night.
Also known as the 911 Center, the Saline County Quorum Court unanimously passed a similar measure during its most recent meeting… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Oct 1, 2020 | Comm Center News
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Robert Stack, director of Lexington’s Division of Enhanced 9-1-1, recently was named 9-1-1 Director of the Year by the Kentucky Emergency Number Association and the Kentucky Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials.
“Lexington has an excellent Enhanced 9-1-1 service that saves lives every day. A lot of credit for our 9-1-1 goes to Robert, who has streamlined and modernized the division,” Mayor Linda Gorton said… READ MORE
