by ECC Editor | Sep 19, 2020 | Comm Center News
ASHEVILLE – In the face of calls to defund police by up to 50%, the city manager is now proposing cutting $770,000 from the force, according to a newly released budget proposal.
The biggest part of the cut —$300,000 — would come from the reassignment of telecommunicator positions now under APD to the Information Technology and Development Services departments, according to the budget report… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 18, 2020 | Comm Center News
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Two Franklin County elementary school students got to be picked up from school in style on Monday with a ride-along from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Back in February, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says the Sontag Elementary School PTO held a fundraiser auction with items from local and state businesses, artists, and vendors in order to raise money for new playground equipment… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 18, 2020 | Comm Center News
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) – Inside the Orleans Parish Communications District’s 911 call center operators were busy responding to citizens calls. But several of their co-workers were many miles away in Alabama assisting victims of Hurricane Sally.
Tyrell Morris is Executive Director of the Orleans Parish Communications District.
“911 centers, we really are the gateway to government for everyone, emergency or not,” he said… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 18, 2020 | Comm Center News
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – Pima County Sheriff’s Department implemented a new program that will transform the way 911 call-takers triage calls from those in mental health crisis.
Through continued partnership with Arizona Complete Health, callers identified as having a behavioral health need- and no immediate safety, criminal or medical concern- will be transferred to the Arizona Crisis Line.
Earlier this year, the Sheriff’s Department began working closely with ACH to expand its partnership and establish a phased implementation of the call triage system… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Sep 18, 2020 | Comm Center News
Residents and visitors in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are now able to text when they have an emergency in an effort by the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center to provide more lifesaving services to the public.
The program, which is now in effect, allows individuals to text information about their emergency to the number “911”. While you should always call 9-1-1 first if you can, the text option will support individuals who may be unable to call due to the emergency they are experiencing… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 18, 2020 | Comm Center News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hurricane Sally dumped a large amount of rainfall on the Gulf Coast over the last days, resulting in major flooding. Many areas are currently inaccessible, leaving the citizens as well as public safety personnel in desperate need of assistance.
Now some dispatchers and other public safety telecommunicators are headed to hard-hit areas to help…
