The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) continues to set the standard for university public safety by implementing cutting-edge advancements in emergency communications. Most recently, GTPD became the first 911 call center within the University System of Georgia to integrate live caller video application capabilities, transforming how emergency calls are handled on campus.
Motorola Solutions today announced that the company has acquired RapidDeploy, a provider of cloud-based solutions related to 911 that will continue existing operations in the near term and closely integrate its technology into Motorola Solutions’ portfolio in the long term.
Already halted for more than three months, California’s deployment of next-generation 911 (NG911) technology will continue to be under a “pause” at least into the spring, as the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) conducts a review of the much-delayed statewide initiative to determine the most appropriate path forward.
KEARNEYSVILLE — Jefferson County Schools partnered with Jefferson County Emergency Communications to start a new career and technical education program called EmComm.
The EmComm program started last year when Ian Hillman, director of responsive education, started talking with Edwina Benites, previous director of the Jefferson County Development Authority and current county administrator. During their conversation, they wanted to identify needs in the community and be responsive by finding ways for students to begin working toward careers that fulfill those needs.
On February 19, the Rockland City Council has two agenda items before it to consider at a special meeting: An order authorizing withdrawal from the Knox County Regional Communications Center.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Fairbanks City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to continue offering hiring incentives for the Fairbanks Emergency Communications Center (FECC) and the Fairbanks Police Department (FPD).
The incentive program was first put in place in 2019 and was renewed in December 2022 but lapsed on Dec. 31, 2024.
