by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 8, 2019 | Comm Center News
PENDLETON — A visitor from outside the area expressed appreciation for the response from Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office employee Eva Van Beek.
An emergency dispatcher, Van Beek was on the other end of the line when “Mrs. H” called 911 on Sept. 28 while staying at the Pendleton Red Lion. With her husband in the midst of a medical emergency, she was calmed by the professionalism and compassion exhibited by Van Beek. The woman sent an email to the UCSO, which led to Capt. Kathy Lieuallen publicly acknowledging Van Beek’s service.
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 8, 2019 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant
Once again Verizon made the news and it’s not in a good way. It would appear Verizon (along with Sprint and T-Mobile) have overstated their 4G coverage in rural areas (https://allthingsfirstnet.com/fcc-wont-punish-verizon-and-t-mobile-for-exaggerating-their-coverage-maps/ ). However, this time it wasn’t to customers it was to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The Commission decided not to penalize the carriers since there didn’t appear to be a “clear rule violation”. Well that may be, but I think most would agree, if you are going to provide false information to the FCC then it would put into question what other statements are you making that aren’t true. This is a great lead into what Verizon has been telling customers…
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 7, 2019 | Comm Center News
People live in Scotts Valley for a safe community, excellent schools and a beautiful environment. Public safety and other essential city services matter to everyone whether you are a senior, a parent or any other resident. The quality of life in Scotts Valley will be on the minds of voters when they are asked in March to consider paying a little more in local sales tax to protect city services.
The City Council declared a fiscal emergency on Dec. 5. This was done after an exhaustive examination of the city’s budget and years of cost-cutting that has left the city on the brink of profound cuts to services…
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 7, 2019 | Comm Center News
Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher William “Willie” L. Courtright was selected for the 2019 Ohio State Highway Patrol Telecommunications Award at the New Philadelphia Dispatch Center.
Courtright was further selected as the 2019 Ohio State Highway Patrol Telecommunications Award recipient for the Cambridge District.
The selection of Courtright, 40, is in recognition of outstanding service during 2019 at the New Philadelphia Dispatch Center as a dispatcher…
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 6, 2019 | Comm Center News
A 59-year-old man faces murder charges in Texas, where authorities allege he killed his 29-year-old wife.
The Hood County Sheriff’s Office says Jennifer Pautenis has been missing since October.
Investigators allege Edward Michael Pautenis told them he last saw his wife as she was leaving her home in Granbury, Texas, on October 20, 2019.
Pautenis allegedly told some of her family members he was putting their two young children to bed when he heard her leave the house.
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 6, 2019 | Comm Center News
Albany, N.Y. – Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced $45 million has been awarded to 57 counties and New York City to enhance emergency communications across the state.
Onondaga County will receive a little over 1 and a quarter million dollar of those funds. Oneida and Oswego counties will recieve a little over 839 thousand dollars each and Madison county just over 755 thousand dollars.
Eligible counties can use this funding for a variety of things from expanding radio coverage with new equipment and…
