Plymouth Council OKs pact for new dispatchers (CT)

PLYMOUTH – Town Council members approved a contract Monday with Litchfield County Dispatch effective April 2020 that will result in the layoffs of the town’s 12 dispatchers next year. The town will enter into a three-month agreement from April 1 through June 30 with LCD to close out the 2019-20 fiscal year.

Cleveland police dispatcher fired after criminal mischief conviction (OH)

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cleveland police dispatcher was fired after being convicted of criminal mischief.

John Haney III, 35, was terminated on Nov. 15.

Haney had been charged with multiple counts of theft, but was convicted of the lesser charge of criminal mischief.

The Cleveland Division of Police, Internal Affairs Unit, started the internal investigation … READ MORE

Oneida County 911 Center looking to hire multi-taskers who work well under pressure (NY)

ORISKANY, N.Y. – The Oneida County 911 Center is hiring emergency dispatchers, and is looking for multi-taskers who can stay calm under pressure.

Dispatchers, officially called public safety tellecommunicators, take calls from people dialing 911, and relay the information to police, fire departments and other agencies if necessary. Computer proficiency and strong interpersonal skills are also important in these positions.

Although the most important skill, is the ability to do all of these… READ MORE

Kennesaw/Acworth 911 Awarded CALEA Accreditation (GA)

During the assessment, the Kennesaw/Acworth 911 Center had to show proof of compliance with the 207 standards that constitute the program.

KENNESAW, GA — The Kennesaw/Acworth 911 Center, located at City of Kennesaw City Hall, was recently awarded their accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, known as CALEA… READ MORE