Increased carbon monoxide poisoning during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (CA)

by | Nov 7, 2019 | Comm Center News

TEHACHAPI, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Adventist Health announced at least four Tehachapi-area residents have been hospitalized in the last two weeks after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning incurred after improperly heating their homes during ongoing Public Safety Power Shutoffs.

A pregnant woman was poisoned after heating her home with her oven, and another individual was found passed out in their home after starting up an emergency generator inside their… 

This Small Team of Dispatchers Saves Lives Via Satellite

by | Nov 6, 2019 | Comm Center News

When the message arrived from the Alaskan wilderness, it was simple, brief, and urgent: tipped raft. The two paddlers who sent it had just almost drowned, and their food and gear had disappeared downriver. But they had one thing going for them, a small, handheld emergency beacon they could use to share their location and ask for help. It sent a signal more than 3,000 miles south, to Montgomery, Texas, where…

Coral Springs 911 Call Center Supervisor Suspended, Dispatchers Fired After Botched Response (FL)

by | Nov 6, 2019 | Comm Center News

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)

by | Nov 6, 2019 | Comm Center News

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)

by | Nov 6, 2019 | Comm Center News

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…