On March 1, 2022, Associate Policy Director Dominic Butchko submitted written testimony to the House Health and Government Operations Committee in support of HB 5 – State Government – State and Local Government Employees and Contractors – Cybersecurity Trainingwith amendments. This bill preempts a county government’s decisions regarding cybersecurity training for employees. Amendments can bring the bill’s approach closer to a mutual framework for collaboration in order to advance the bill’s goals with more flexibility… READ MORE
Grant R. Stock, LEAD telecommunicator and LEADS agency coordinator, was honored for his 20 years service with Ottawa Central Dispatch.
“In his 20 years with Ottawa Central, Grant has provided the most excellent service to all of the citizens we serve,” said Gregory A. Dodd, communications supervisor for Ottawa Central Dispatch. “Grant’s experience and skill set are invaluable to Ottawa Central Dispatch and we look forward to serving alongside him for many years to come… READ MORE
Soon, the Bureau of Police could have officers affixed with recording video body cameras and in-car camera systems linked for better processing of crimes, getting video evidence and increasing public safety for citizens and police.
That’s because on Tuesday, Williamsport City Council’s public safety committee gave a positive recommendation to the Bureau of Police for a $347,293 purchase for Watch Guard body work cameras and in-car video systems with related equipment from Motorola Solutions through Keystone Communications of Northumberland.
Police Chief Justin Snyder brought the resolution request before the committee authorizing purchase of 48 body cameras and 14 in-car video systems…
SOMERSET, Ky. — Somerset Police Chief William Hunt attended his first meeting as a member of the Kentucky 911 Advisory Council — an appointment for which he has been selected to represent police chiefs across the state.
The Kentucky 911 Advisory Council includes 16 subject matter experts in the fields of emergency communications, public safety and local government. The council funnels input from 911 stakeholders to the Kentucky 911 Services Board, a division of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security…
The Next Generation 911 will be a positive change for the safety of McKean County residents, but there will be some growing pains getting there.
Some property owners in McKean County may have already received letters telling them the new system requires their property to be renumbered to comply with the standards of the National Emergency Numbering Association. More letters will be sent as properties are identified, said Nate Burgett, director of the county’s department of emergency services.
He acknowledged that this will cause a lot of frustration for folks, but said it’s necessary… READ MORE
Apiece of technology that has been vital in helping local law enforcement keep track of one another will be replaced after several years of service.
According to Columbus-Platte County Joint Communications Center (JCC) Communications Director Rachel Pensick, the technology in question is the automatic vehicle locator (AVL) system and mobile mapping. The tech allows law enforcement and the JCC to track an officer or deputy’s vehicle.
On Tuesday, the Platte County Board of Supervisors approved to replace AVLs and mobile mapping for both the JCC and the Platte County Sheriff’s Office. The technology has been around since 2015, Pensick said… READ MORE
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