Bradenton police dispatcher resigns after inappropriate comments (FL)
Frank Canelli resigned on July 19 amid an internal affairs investigation into allegations of making inappropriate comments.
Coral Springs 911 Call Center Supervisor Suspended, Dispatchers Fired After Botched Response (FL)
CORAL SPRINGS (CBSMiami) – When a bullet shattered her back red VW window and almost hit her head, Guadalupe Herrera called 911.
Trouble was Coral Springs police officers never came to help.
After a lengthy investigation into how her emergency call was handled, the department has fired two dispatchers and disciplined a supervisor who had a Netflix movie streaming up on one of her screens…
“Everybody in this place with a badge can … die.” Dispatcher quits after anti-cop rants (FL)
A 911 dispatcher is often seen as a lifeline for police officers, providing crucial details they need as they respond to emergencies. Among their duties is to making sure officers are safe, checking in on them during stops and sending back-up when needed.
They are not suppose to say things like this, at least without raising questions about their fitness…
Mankato Public Safety staff recognized for life saving efforts (MN)
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) – The City of Mankato presented new public safety staff while recognizing current staff and their efforts in protecting the Mankato community.
New public safety staff took the oath of office while current staff was recognized for their enforcement efforts in protecting the Mankato community.
Among those recognized were two firefighters and a police officer…
Dispatcher honored for saving a life while shopping at Wal-Mart (MO)
Abby Howard has been working as a communications operator for the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H headquarters for the last four years. She never was in a real life-saving situation until August 2, 2019 when she came to the assistance of Jordan Samsone.
“I’ve got out of work and went to Wal-Mart to grab for my children some school supplies,” Howard said. “While I was paying for my items, I heard a loud noise from behind me. When I turned around…
Dispatcher streams Netflix, officers notified of shooting 30 minutes later, report says (FL)
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – A Netflix movie led to a Coral Springs dispatch supervisor’s suspension after officers never responded to a shooting call in June, an internal affairs report concluded.
Just before 7 p.m. on June 9, Guadalupe Herrera called 911 after someone shot at her red Volkswagen as she was pulling out of a gas station. Her front windshield was shattered and a bullet narrowly missed…
