Last week I wrote about two FirstNet anniversaries that are coming soon. The first is the tenth anniversary of the FirstNet Authority and the FirstNet (Built with AT&T) anniversary is in March. Both are milestones and right after I hit the send button on last week’s Advocate, I saw a milestone release for new user and agency figures for FirstNet. In every update, new numbers continue to climb. The latest results are as follows…
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council — after hearing impassioned remarks Tuesday evening about working conditions in the 9-1-1 center — voted to add four new dispatching positions and also bumped the paygrade for the employees.
The unanimous vote came after Communications Center Operations Supervisor Mark Huckleberry and long-time dispatcher Lisa Abrams painted a dire picture of a short-staffed department responsible for handling the city’s emergency communications for both the police and fire departments.
The change will allow the communications center to have 21 dispatchers, along with three supervisors and the operations manager. It was authorized for 17 dispatchers…
Digital technology is a vital tool in helping public safety institutions to prevent and fight crime more efficiently and effectively and serve citizens better. It has the potential to transform the way public safety is delivered in our communities.
The digitisation of police and other public safety institutions is helping in facilitating effective, efficient, and proactive policing.
Through public safety technology, law enforcement and safety institutions provide more data – accurately and transparently – as a fundamental step in creating true community policing that brings officers, citizens, and decision-makers together…
BOONE — The town of Boone is considering the future operations of the 911 communications center.
Boone Police Chief Andy LeBeau said at the Jan. 12 town council meeting that Boone and Watauga County both operate a Public Safety Answering Point — or 911 communication center.
“We essentially do the same things,” LeBeau said at the Jan. 12 town council meeting. “We answer 911 calls, handle administrative calls. We dispatch, police, fire and medics. We are quickly coming to a crossroads though with financial commitments from the town if we are to continue to operate, especially as we prepare to sell the police department building and build a new facility…
GATESVILLE – Several citizens voiced their concerns over a number of ongoing issues in Gates County here recently during the public comment period at the regularly scheduled county commissioners meeting.
Included among those choosing to voice their concerns – mostly dealing with the unexpected transfer in December of E911 services to Perquimans County, was Sheriff Ray Campbell.
“I love my county, I love what I do but I believe there’s an element here now that’s hell-bent on tearing this county apart,” the Sheriff said… “
With RAY BAUM’s Act now fully in effect, IT leaders should focus on ensuring compliance, and evolving their strategies to support mobility, remote work, and Next Generation 911
With the January 6, 2022 date for compliance with RAY BAUM’s Act for non-fixed endpoints now past, those responsible for 911 location and call routing management may be lulled into a false sense of security. While it’s true that there are no currently pending new legislative requirements, the work in ensuring employee safety continues to evolve… READ MORE
