New Public Safety Center aims to combat 911 dispatcher shortage – (AZ)
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – The need for 911 dispatchers persists. Staffing shortages have long been an issue, but a new center is hoping to change that.
Friday, the City of Tucson opened a new Public Safety Communications Center for 911 dispatchers. The goal is to reduce wait times and call transfers.
county commissioners push for 911 technology update, including video access – (FL)
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Angst between the County Commission and the Sheriff’s Office over the regional emergency call dispatching center continues to mount as politicians plan to question the Sheriff’s Office about why the county lags in 911 technology.
Newly renovated 911 center renamed after Kanawha County Commission president (WV)
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — When two Kanawha County commissioners toured the renovated Metro 911 center, they received a surprise – a sign naming the center after the commission’s president.
A visually-impaired woman has wanted to be a dispatcher all her life. At CNM, she succeeded. (NM)
It took her over 20 years to chase down her dream. But, in May, her day finally came when she became the first visually impaired person to work as a dispatcher in Central New Mexico Community College’s security department.
Whiteside County exploring other funding options for 911 services after public safety tax fails (IL)
Whiteside County voters voted against the referendum 76.13% to 23.87%, leaving officials scrambling for a new source of funding.
