Claremont emergency communications system to get $1M upgrade (NH)
CLAREMONT, N.H. (WCAX) – Nearly $1 million in federal funding will help upgrade the emergency communications system in Claremont, New Hampshire, and surrounding towns.
Montgomery County 911 budget denied due to dispatch staffing issues | Community Impact (TX)
The Montgomery County Emergency Communications District, which handles 911 and dispatching services for the county, had its fiscal year 2023-24 budget denied on Aug. 8 by county commissioners over a staffing and pay dispute with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
APCO speakers say RTT being used operationally, could be key platform for 911 in the future
NASHVILLE—After years of work, Real-time text (RTT) solutions are being used in 911 centers today, and the technology’s flexibility could portend a future in which RTT is used to support emergency calling beyond the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, APCO panelist said.
CISA Recognizes Mark Buchholz During Bi-Annual SAFECOM Meeting (WA)
SAFECOM and the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC) would like to congratulate Mark Buchholz on his award. During the Spring SAFECOM Bi-Annual Meeting on May 10, 2023, in Pasadena, California, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recognized SAFECOM member, Mark Buchholz, for his contributions to the 911 community.
Memo asks St. Louis police officers to limit some duties due to dispatch shortage (MO)
ST. LOUIS – An internal memo distributed to St. Louis police officers—and obtained by the FOX Files—reveals there were not enough dispatchers in the city this past Saturday evening.
A portion of the memo reads, “Please keep in mind that we have one dispatcher handling three different radio channels. If you have an emergency and cannot get on the air, utilize your emergency button.”
West Long Beach is first to get mental health workers who respond to certain 911 calls (CA)
As part of a pilot program that rethinks some responsibilities traditionally handled by police, a community crisis response team run out of the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services has started responding to some 911 calls related to behavioral health and quality-of-life issues.
