by ECC Editor | May 11, 2020 | Comm Center News
On Thursday in a special meeting, Ponce Inlet Town Council members unanimously hired Atlanta Deputy Police Chief Jeff Glazier, who has worked for the metropolitan Georgia police department for 27 years.
The town of Ponce Inlet is getting a new top cop.
Ponce Inlet Town Council members unanimously hired Atlanta Deputy Police Chief Jeff Glazier on Thursday during a special meeting. Glazier has worked for the metropolitan Georgia police department for 27 years… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | May 11, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Lori Stone, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
The Nation’s 9-1-1 professionals are on the on the front lines of emergencies every day and play a vital role in keeping our communities safe and secure. As they take calls and gather essential information to determine a situation’s severity, public safety telecommunicators are using the FirstNet network to support innovative approaches to 9-1-1 and dispatch.
The nationwide network is built in public private partnership between the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and AT&T. It provides a dedicated, secure and reliable connection for public safety for everyday operations or emergency communications. READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 9, 2020 | Comm Center News
APCO International Announces the 2020 PSAP Award Winner and Nominees. Congratulations to the 2020 winners!
Telecommunicator of the Year
Line Supervisor of the YearRadio Frequency (RF)
Technologist of the Year
Communications Center Director of the Year
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by ECC Editor | May 9, 2020 | Comm Center News
ROCKINGHAM — The cities of Rockingham and Hamlet are considering filing a lawsuit against Richmond County for breach of contract based on the justification County Manager Bryan Land has given for the county’s change to an ad valorem sales tax distribution method.
Prior to the vote for the change at the Board of Commissioners’ monthly meeting on April 6, Land told the commissioners that this move, which would give them a larger share of sales taxes in relation to that of the municipalities, was necessary because the county recently took on eight new salaries to staff the new 9-1-1 Center, among other expenses… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 8, 2020 | Comm Center News
Database corruption fixed on Wednesday, service never interrupted
Barry County E9-1-1 has addressed community reports that its 9-1-1 service is or was down in Barry County, which is untrue.
“Barry County E9-1-1 is up and working and there has been no disruption in service,” said Mike Phillips, executive director. “Our citizens and travelers have called 9-1-1 and business lines with no interruption. We have provided them with the service they have requested and our partners in public safety have been dispatched effectively … READ MORE
by ECC Editor | May 8, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Scotts Bluff County Communications Center has been advised that Verizon Wireless has identified the issue that affected services for 911 calls in this area.
Those issues that affected Scotts Bluff County area have been resolved by Verizon Wireless, Scotts Bluff County Communications Director Ray Richards advised in a press release… READ MORE
