Emporia Police Department receives dual CALEA accreditation (VA)

by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 12, 2022 | Comm Center News

For the first weekend of April, two of Emporia’s finest took a trip to Orlando, Florida. They weren’t there to go to Walt Disney World, however; they traveled to Central Florida for the Spring 2022 CALEA Conference.

Police Chief Ricky Pinksaw and Captain David Shidell were there to appear before a three-member panel of law enforcement professionals from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Once it was over, the Emporia Police Department had not only retained its original accreditation for Law Enforcement, but also received a second endorsement for Communications…

The unsung heroes of public safety (NV)

by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 12, 2022 | Comm Center News

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Carson City emergency dispatch center was filled with western themed decorations as the team kicked off National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

“This is our week to really be proud of what we do, and let the community know this is who we are and this is who’s answering that call for you,” Dispatch Manager Jenn Stoffer said.

Decorations littered the call center and dispatchers have plans to dress up in themed clothing all week to celebrate…

Local dispatchers, call takers recognized during state-sponsored week (TN)

by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 12, 2022 | Comm Center News

Pitt County marks National Telecommunicators Week (NC)

by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 12, 2022 | Comm Center News

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) -Communities across the east are celebrating the first line of first responders this week.

Emergency dispatchers are being recognized this week as part of National Telecommunicators Week.

Pitt County 911 center manager Todd Ausbon says dispatchers often work long hours under stressful conditions. He says his staff answers a wide variety of calls for help ranging from minor injuries to life-threatening situations…

Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center Recognizes Staff During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (MA)

by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 12, 2022 | Comm Center News

For immediate release

HOLBROOK — Director Steve Hooke wishes to recognize the public safety dispatchers of the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center (HRECC) during this year’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) is held annually during the second week of April to honor telecommunications personnel for their commitment, service, and sacrifice.

NPSTW, held this year from April 10-16, is a time to celebrate and thank telecommunications personnel across the country who serve their communities, citizens and public safety personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week…