TUCSON, Ariz. — A new 911 system in Tucson is hoping to help reduce wait times.
On November 1, 2019, the Public Safety Communications staff implemented a new call triage system called Criteria Based Dispatch (CBD). This new system is a standardized questioning system designed to standardize questions and information. The result is a faster process to dispatch police or fire responders…
Hinckley says, “It’s an energy pod or relaxation pod as I like to call it. The intention of that is just to get them out of that seat and get them somewhere where they can relax and check out for 20 minutes.”
They’re on the front lines from minor incidents to major accidents.
York County officials barred a reporter from the inaugural meeting Tuesday of the county’s Public Safety Advisory Board, maintaining their position that the Sunshine Act didn’t apply to the newly formed panel.
The meeting was held at the county’s Emergency Services center at 120 Davies Drive in Springettsbury Township, which has a secure entry way.
All three county commissioners sit on the PSAB as well as representatives from several county departments and local police and fire agencies…
Possible change to come on emergency dispatch services
TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) — What if we told you a simple text message could potentially save your life? Taylor County is now allowing people to text 9-1-1 in emergency situations, not just call.
