The next generation of 911 is a game-changer for public safety (Canada)
New system will give first responders a better understanding of unfolding emergencies, writes Vaughan fire Chief Deryn Rizzi READ MORE
Maryland 911 center–like DC–struggles with promptly dispatching Metrorail emergencies (MD)
Montgomery County addressing 3 calls, including one that took more than 10-minutes READ MORE
National 911 Award Presented to Kansas City Area Teens (MO)
Johnson County Emergency Management & Communications joins the Mid-America Regional Council and GeoComm in congratulating the winners of the NG911 Institute’s Citizen in Action award. READ MORE
Text to 911 Important service now available in Tazewell County (VA)
Residents of Tazewell County, who are experiencing an emergency, can now use a text message to contact 911 for help. The new texting service was recently implemented into the county’s 911 emergency communications center. It should prove to be beneficial for county residents. READ MORE
Newton County sending public safety tax to the ballot (MO)
Newton County voters will decide whether to add a half cent sales tax this Spring.
Park Ridge looks to move 911 dispatching services to Cook County call center (IL)
Six years after moving its 911 dispatching services from Des Plaines to River Forest, the Park Ridge Police Department is looking for a new center to answer emergency calls.
