by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 20, 2020 | Comm Center News
Julie Daniels, an emergency telecommunicator with the Shawnee Police Department, was recently recognized by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch™ (IAED®) for her exemplary efforts in responding to a 911 call.
The IAED reports it has awarded Daniels with the Call of the Week, which highlights dispatchers from around the world who correctly follow established protocol and provide exemplary customer service to callers and patients with urgent needs…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 20, 2020 | Comm Center News
VIGO Co., Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – According to Vigo county 911 director Vickie Oster, when there’s an emergency her dispatchers are on the front lines.
“We provide pre-arrival instructions for medical issues. We stay on the phone with people while somebody is breaking in their house until police get out there,” Oster said…
by ECC Editor | Feb 20, 2020 | Comm Center News
DALLAS — The Dallas Police Department has made its online reporting system available in Spanish.
In a news release sent Wednesday, the department said it launched the new feature after high demand from the public.
The Dallas Online Reporting System, also known as DORS, is a system that allows victims of non-violent offenses to make police reports online… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 20, 2020 | Comm Center News
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – The City of Longview is urging residents to sign up for its new emergency alert system.
Smart911 launched Feb. 15 and replaces the old CodeRED system. Residents who were signed up with the old system must opt in with the Smart911 system.
City spokesperson Shawn Hara said Wednesday about 2,600 people have switched over to the new Smart911 system… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 20, 2020 | Comm Center News
CADILLAC — With less than a month before the target date of March 15, Wexford County 911/Central Dispatch Director Duane Alworden said that it is still the goal for when dispatchers can move to and start working in the new Fawcett Communications Center.
In front of a small gathering of Wexford County officials, board members, fire personnel, first responders, police, and the public, the groundbreaking for the new Wexford County 911 and Central Dispatch facility took place this past July. Work also started on the facility in July, and Feb. 15 was the contractual date… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 20, 2020 | Comm Center News
The new tower is located at the Scotland County Emergency Operations Center on West Boulevard.
The county partnered with Verizon Wireless and NC Highway Patrol on funding to construct the new tower complex and put it into use.
Verizon Wireless is funding the new tower while NC Highway Patrol is funding a new concrete communication shelter to replace the old shelter for their radio equipment — and an additional $119,000 was approved by the board to complete all upgrades for the project… READ MORE
