ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s public safety chief says he’s stepping down just weeks after an entire graduating class of the State Patrol’s Trooper School was fired or resigned after being accused of cheating on an online exam.
Department of Public Safety Commissioner Col. Mark McDonough announced his resignation Thursday after Gov. Brian Kemp told the commissioner he wanted new leadership…
Yesterday, Gov. Chris Sununu and the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) joined AT&T to celebrate a major boost in wireless communications for New Hampshire first responders – the addition of new, purpose-built cell sites and 100+ other network enhancements. This new infrastructure is a part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place across the state, bringing increased coverage, capacity and capabilities for public safety. Plus, it’s giving first responders unthrottled access to the fastest overall network experience…
Portsmouth’s Police and Fire departments are connecting their first responders to FirstNet – a new communications platform just for public safety.
With the tech advancement, the departments can equip officers and firefighters with new capabilities and reliable access to critical information while in the field, that allows them to better serve those who live, work and visit the City of Portsmouth.
FirstNet is designed to improve communications across public safety entities nationwide, allowing first responders to easily and quickly…
Norman city departments may have to forego replacement of police vehicles and other vehicles as officials grapple with a continuing $3.5 million budget shortfall.
By June 30, the Capital Improvement Project Fund will hemorrhage $600,000, which helps pay for the city’s fleet maintenance and replacement.
Norman Finance Director Anthony Francisco will address the city council at 5:30 tonight during a study session about the status of the CIP fund, the general fund and further cuts he will recommend.
While the University North Park tax increment finance district is tied up in a court challenge, the council…READ MORE
The Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety Communication Division fosters stress relief within its 27 Public Safety Telecommunicators (PST), or 911 emergency dispatchers, with visits from service dogs.
Because there are multiple demands placed on each dispatcher as they answer calls for numerous police departments, fire companies, first aid squads and mobile intensive care units, the opportunity to visit with service dogs, on site, is a very successful source of stress relief, according to Hunterdon County Communications Division Head James Curry…
Community members across Erie County who know CPR are encouraged to download a new app.
Saint Vincent and Erie County 911 have introduced the PulsePoint Respond mobile app.
Those who sign up will receive alerts when someone nearby is in sudden cardiac arrest.
The free app comes after the county updated the 911 system.
If the emergency is in a public place, it will alert users in the vicinity. Those responding will also be alerted to where the closest AED unit is… READ MORE
