TAZEWELL COUNTY (25 News) – The Tazewell County Consolidated Communications board met on Friday to talk about pay raises for emergency dispatchers.
TC3 proposed a 25% pay increase for 911 dispatchers, warning the emergency communications center has reached a point where it cannot afford to lose another employee.
Peggy Glass recently retired from the Livingston/Park County 911 Center after about 46 years of helping to keep the community safe.
Now 64, she began work as a local dispatcher at age 18, and in recent years, she managed the center while also being a dispatcher.
A retirement party was held for her at the City/County Complex on July 31.
Independent review finds Providence response highly effective; City highlights steps already taken to strengthen preparedness
PROVIDENCE, R.I. The City of Providence today released an independent review of the City’s response to the December 13, 2025 mass shooting at Brown University, along with an update on actions the City has taken to strengthen emergency preparedness since the incident.
Milwaukee’s 911 communications center leaders are conducting a deep review of procedures and promising changes following the botched handling of a 911 call that left a 99-year-old woman to fend for herself for hours against a man attacking her, according to a memo obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
An 18-year-old recent high school graduate from Northern Virginia will train to become a 911 call taker.
Lily Smith, a West Potomac High School graduate, will head right into the workforce to answer 911 calls in Fairfax County. It’s a fast-paced position that requires staying cool under pressure and making quick decisions to save lives.
The City of Lawton recognized three employees during the August 25 Lawton City Council meeting, highlighting their commitment to public service, leadership and dedication to the Lawton community.
