by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s first responders are getting a boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements statewide.
The new infrastructure is a part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place across the state, bringing increased coverage, capacity and capabilities for public safety.
“I am excited to see FirstNet expanding coverage and tower sites in the state of Maryland,” said Pete Landon, director of Maryland Governor’s Office of Homeland Security…
by ECC Editor | Jul 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
When Flathead County voters go to the polls in November, they likely will once again be asked to consider a mill levy to help fund the Flathead Emergency Communications Center, six years after the last such effort came up short.
The county commissioners will vote at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday on a resolution that would place the creation of a special district for the 911 dispatch center on the Nov. 3 general election ballot… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
FRANKLIN Co., Va. (WSET) — A Franklin County dispatcher now has a close bond with a family after she helped deliver a baby boy over the phone.
Connor came into the world nine days early on June 20 at the surprise of his parents, Ashley and Anthony Hodges. Thanks to Jennifer Creighton, a 911 dispatcher for Franklin County, the Hodges, who had no medical help, were able to delivery baby Connor with her guide.
In the 911 call, you can hear how the daring little guy wanted out fast…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
PAYETTE – At its regular meeting on July 6, the Payette City Council addressed a letter penned by Mayor Jeff Williams to the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission, to endorse a grant application to fund upgrades of Payette County’s 911 system.
The letter reads as follows:
“The City of Payette endorses the FY2021 Dedicated Enhanced Emergency Communication Combined Grant Fee Fund Application submitted by the Payette and Washington County PSAP together to provide an upgrade to their E9-1-1 equipment…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 13, 2020 | Comm Center News, Press Release
The Emergency Communications Department (ECD), under the direction of Director Michael J. Cerretto, is an accredited agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The ECD is scheduled for a virtual site-based assessment as part of a program to achieve national accreditation by verifying that it meets professional standards.
Assessors will be examining all aspects of the Department’s policy and procedures; administration, operations, training, direction and authority, organization, critical incidents and homeland security…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 12, 2020 | Comm Center News
Tigard’s mayor is moving forward with plans to create a Tigard Public Safety Transformation Commission to consider and act on issues important to the community involving the city’s police department. That commission would research and look at a variety of topics – everything from accountability and transparency to police use of force — before deciding whether to forward the issue to the City Council for final approval.
Mayor Jason Snider said his proposal was the result of five to six weeks of constant communication and questions from the community where the city received more than 200 emails, phone calls and social media posts …
