by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 21, 2020 | Comm Center News
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – In an emergency, time is of the essence, but if you call 911 in Manatee County, you can count on a new program that will help first responders get to you faster than ever before.
It’s thanks to a new, first-of-its-kind state grant that was just given to Manatee County’s Emergency Communications Center to upgrade the 911 system with a new program called Radius Plus.
Officials at the Manatee County Emergency Communications Center are calling this program a game changer. Just one example is Radius Plus’ ability to pinpoint an exact location for telecommunicators when…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 21, 2020 | Comm Center News
Overview
- Open & closing dates: Opening and closing dates 02/21/2020 to 03/09/2020
- Service: Competitive
- Pay scale & grade: GS 5
- Salary: $30,113 to $39,149 per year
- Appointment type: Permanent
- Work schedule: Full-Time…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 21, 2020 | Comm Center News
The Accomack County Board of Supervisors voted to advertise public hearings for the fiscal year 2021 budget and the tax rate, after making changes to provide for the first year of costs associated with a regional public safety radio communications system.
[…] A consultant’s report found the current public safety communications system is lacking. “Not only do you have issues down the road with even getting replacement parts,…you…
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
