by AllThingsECC.com | May 13, 2020 | Comm Center News
An entire wall at the Emporia Police Department has been dedicated to those law enforcement officers who have given their lives to serving the public.
In honor of National Police Week, the Lyon County Emergency Communications Center events committee went above and beyond to honor those officers who have fallen in the line of duty. Over 100 pictures and names of officers from across the state of Kansas currently adorn the wall according to Lyon County Emergency Communications Director Roxanne Van Gundy…
by ECC Editor | May 12, 2020 | Comm Center News
WASHINGTON (ABC7) — The Office Of Unified Communications, D.C.’s public safety communications center, made the unfortunate announcement about the sudden passing of D.C.’s Operations Chief who had served the city for 13 years Monday.
Erick Hines suddenly passed away, the office of D.C. 311 confirmed. The office, the access point for residents and visitors requiring District city services and information, wrote the following in a statement… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 12, 2020 | Comm Center News
STRATFORD, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who’s making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we’ve launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.
This submission comes from Stratford Emergency Medical Service Director Michael Loiz, who nominated the Stratford Public Safety Communications Center… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 12, 2020 | Comm Center News
LISBON — A radio system is being purchased that would allow county 911 dispatchers to communicate should they lose power.
Were that to happen, 911 calls would automatically be answered and dispatched by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, which serves as Columbiana County’s back-up during emergencies when the 911 system goes down… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | May 12, 2020 | Comm Center News
Piatt and DeWitt County dispatch centers use each other as backups, but it is becoming clear that a third option may also be needed.
That was what Piatt County 9-1-1 Director Tim Furman told the Emergency Telephone System Board on May 4. He said the idea arose out of April 8 storms that caused telephone and power outages, and the fact that DeWitt County is a backup for both Piatt and Logan County emergency calls…
by ECC Editor | May 11, 2020 | Comm Center News
DIGHTON – Chief Robert MacDonald and the Dighton Police Department recognized the town’s public safety dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week last month.
During the week of April 12-18, public safety agencies take time to reflect on the critical role telecommunications professionals play in supporting the work of first responders. This week honors the… READ MORE
