Alleged headlights flasher harasses 9-1-1 operator, gets arrested by deputies (CA)
VICTORVILLE — Golden Meadow Lane in Victorville saw deputies show up following an early Monday morning phone call after 5:00am.
This is not a Broward County Issue. This is a National Issue (FL)
The city commissions of Coral Springs, Parkland, and Coconut Creek met with county and public safety representatives to discuss a possible hub system, which would make the 911 call system more efficient by streamlining information sharing and reducing response times.
The multi-agency workshop on Wednesday featured a presentation from Emerging Digital Communications President Chris Wiseman and Greg Criter, chief technology officer.
Hardin 911? Lawmakers and law enforcement work to reconnect police with dispatch (MT)
HARDIN — On July 15, a massive dust storm swept across I-90 near Hardin, causing blackout conditions and a 21-vehicle pile-up, which killed six people, including two children.
As emergency responders from multiple agencies responded, Hardin’s police department never received a call.
Stafford County dispatcher used compassion to get a caller to put down loaded gun from his head (VA)
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — First responders play a vital role when answering calls from people during a vulnerable time and in an emergency, especially suicide-related ones.
City breaks ground on new dispatch center (OK)
Firefighters, police officers and emergency services personnel joined members of the community Thursday to commemorate the groundbreaking ceremony for the new City of Norman Emergency Communications and Operations Center (ECOC).
Evansville Central Dispatch: Unsung heroes of Walmart’s active shooter situation (IN)
Using information from 911 calls, Evansville Central Dispatch was able to provide police with information that led them to locate the active shooter at the Walmart on Evansville’s west side.
The calm and professionalism of these dispatchers helped law enforcement save lives. Responding to any emergency begins with dialing 911, and Thursday night’s barrage of calls tested the courage of the dispatchers on the other end of the line.
