by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 13, 2025 | Comm Center News
City wants to offset municipal code enforcement costs
The relationship between the city of Durango and La Plata County has languished under a pile of unsigned, redlined contracts.
In response to what city officials say is the county’s failure to negotiate a contract allowing the city to use the county jail in a timely manner, the city has struck up a more aggressive posture toward the county regarding the use of the Durango Emergency Communications Center. The two governments have long sought, but still don’t have, a formal contract laying out the financial obligations of the county for 911 dispatch services.
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 11, 2025 | Comm Center News
Knox Regional Communications Center (KRCC), the county’s Rockland-based 911 dispatch service, found itself in a personnel crisis again last week. Staff by late Wednesday, Feb. 5, was reportedly down to just a handful, and Knox County Sheriff’s Office has now stepped in with deputies answering 911 calls for help.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 11, 2025 | Comm Center News
In a significant move to bolster public safety, the Las Vegas Valley is upgrading its 911 system to the advanced NextGeneration 911 (NG911) platform. This transition will enable residents to send photos and videos directly to emergency dispatchers, enhancing the quality and speed of emergency responses.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 10, 2025 | Comm Center News
After being one of the last counties in Ohio to transition to the 911 system, Carroll County has been on the razor’s edge of the Next Generation 911 system as part of its pilot program.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 10, 2025 | Comm Center News
Years in the making, Outagamie County finally has a new 911 dispatch center. The first call into the new facility was at 9:20 Thursday morning.
“I no longer will dread going to work and walking down the stairs into what we call the dungeon,” said Heather Fischer, a dispatcher who’s worked for Outagamie County for 17 years.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 8, 2025 | Comm Center News
A nearly 20-year emergency communications veteran is being recognized for their service and dedication to the profession nationally.
Lyon County Emergency Communications Center Director Roxanne VanGundy announced via a news release Friday that Sarah Jensen has been selected to receive the 2025 NG911 Institute Public Safety Professional of the Year award.
