911 Dispatch Shows Confusion, Delay in Response to Apartment Collapse (CT)

911 Dispatch Shows Confusion, Delay in Response to Apartment Collapse (CT)

STAMFORD – When a 15-by-20-foot slab of concrete collapsed into the parking garage of an apartment high-rise in Harbor Point, nobody called 911.

So no firefighters responded, as they normally would. And a building official did not immediately inspect the structure to ensure it was safe for the people living in 435 units at Allure.

It’s not clear from just-released recordings of phone calls to the Stamford Fire Department on that Feb. 1 afternoon what time the slab fell…

Brazos County leaders propose joint community emergency operations and dispatch center (TX)

Brazos County leaders propose joint community emergency operations and dispatch center (TX)

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Monday night’s storms have everyone’s thoughts on public safety. The storms also serve as a reminder of how vital effective communication is between multiple public safety agencies. As Brazos County continues to grow and more people call Aggieland home, some emergency services are feeling growing pains.

As proposed, the new community emergency operations and dispatch center will house the Brazos County 9-1-1 dispatch center, Brazos County ECOC, and dispatch centers for the cities of Bryan and College Station along with the Texas A&M University Police Department…

Jason Porter, President of Public Sector & FirstNet for AT&T, Named to 2022 Wash100 for Leading 5G Innovation; Public Sector Safety Capabilities

Executive Mosaic is honored to recognize Jason Porter, president of public sector and FirstNet at AT&T, as a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient, for leading significant company growth as FirstNet has been able to reach over 99 percent of the U.S. population and 95 percent Band 14 coverage in just the last five years.

In addition, Porter has received the most prestigious award in government contracting (GovCon) for driving 5G capabilities for federal agencies as well as the education market, and his focus on supporting and delivering mission-centric products for public safety entities. Visit Wash100.com to cast a vote for Jason Porter as one of your TEN votes to advocate for your favorite leaders in the federal and GovCon sectors.

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New Haven gets new Elderly Services, 911 center leaders (CT)

NEW HAVEN — The city soon will have new leaders for its 911 emergency telecommunication operations and the Department of Elderly Services, following Mayor Justin Elicker’s appointment of Kevin Stratton to oversee 911 Public Safety Answering Point operations and Tomi Veale to oversee senior services.

“New Haven residents will be well-served by these two experienced and dedicated public servants who are stepping into critical roles in our administration,” said Elicker…

Andover woman spreads message about ‘Text-to-911’ after incident in parking lot (KS)

Andover woman spreads message about ‘Text-to-911’ after incident in parking lot (KS)

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – An uncertain situation in a grocery store parking lot has an Andover woman thankful for a way to text for help. Her story is making the rounds on Facebook as she tries to bring more attention to the state’s Text-to-911 system, which many don’t know about.

Earlier this week, Karisa Spooner reached out to 911 after someone drove alongside her car and blocked her in.

“She’s waving her arms for me to roll down my window. I think she needs help, so I roll down my window and she starts to ask for money,” Spooner said…

Elkhart Council approves $5.2 million for new public safety facility (IN)

Elkhart Council approves $5.2 million for new public safety facility (IN)

The Elkhart Common Council appropriated $5.2 million dollars Monday night for a new police headquarters and 911 communications center.

The plan also includes a separate training and storage facility. In total, the project is estimated to cost $42 million.

At the council meeting Monday, Elkhart Police Chief Kris Seymore said the department’s current facility — built in 1974 — is on its “last legs”…