by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 10, 2020 | Comm Center News
In a time when “virtual” events are more the “norm” than ever, St. Cloud 911 Dispatcher Gina-Marie Prado just raised the bar on virtual.
In mid July a 911 call came into St. Cloud from a man looking for help for his 28-year-old wife, who he said was going into labor. Gina calmly guided the caller over the phone through the assisting of his wife’s delivery of a healthy new baby and ensured that the newborn was monitored, safe, and ready for emergency fire personnel who quickly arrived on the scene…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 10, 2020 | Comm Center News
Vail Public Safety Communications Center Dispatcher Fernando Almanza has been selected as one of the International Association of Chiefs of Police prestigious “40 under 40” award winners. The award will be presented to Almanza during the group’s virtual international conference in October.
The annual 40 Under 40 award recognizes 40 law enforcement professionals under the age of 40 from around the world who demonstrate leadership, exemplify commitment to their profession and have a positive impact on their communities…
by ECC Editor | Sep 10, 2020 | Comm Center News
On Thursday, Sept.10, Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1 Center will add a recorded announcement citizens will hear when calling 9-1-1. Calls will continue to be routed through our normal process and this announcement will not delay a call-taker from answering a call. The announcement, which replaces the ringing a caller would normally hear, will let citizens know that their call has been received and ask them not to hang up the phone… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 10, 2020 | Comm Center News
BOSTON (WHDH) – A group of about 200 demonstrators gathered at the State House on Wednesday night to demand Gov. Charlie Baker appoint a special prosecutor and reopen all cases of police brutality in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Action Against Police Brutality joined family members of victims who have been impacted by police brutality in an effort to bring change to the Commonwealth following the shooting of Jacob Blake, who was shot seven times in the back by police as he tried to get into a car while they were trying to arrest him in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last month… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 10, 2020 | Comm Center News
Performs technical communications work in support of public safety operations. Receives emergent and non emergent calls, monitors alarms, obtains and relays information, prioritizescalls/alarms and coordinates response procedures, dispatches appropriate public safety personnel, and maintains public safety communications logs and databases.Minimum Education/Experience
High School diploma or equivalency and one year experience as a public safety telecommunicator…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 10, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
FCC Releases New Report on Supply Chain Security and Verizon Failed
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant
The answer to this question is simple, “extremely important”. We know that every agency spends considerable funds on ensuring that their public safety networks are secure from tampering, hacking, eavesdropping and data theft. We know that the security of criminal justice information, patient data and other files are required by law to be protected. Law enforcement has concerns about protecting information about criminal activity, witnesses and employees. We know that every link in these systems must be managed and protected…
