by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
East Lyme — From a public entrance with its window into a state-of-the-art dispatch center to a secure area for prisoners and evidence, the public safety building is ready to deliver new levels of efficiency and professionalism to some of the town’s emergency services.
The $7.4 million hub for police, dispatch, emergency operations and the fire marshal’s office was first approved in early 2019, when then-First Selectman Mark Nickerson described the new independent police force’s working conditions as “deplorable”…
by ECC Editor | Jan 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) – You can now text 911 if you are unable to call during an emergency in Washtenaw County.
Calling is still considered the best option in most cases because it is quicker, but texting can be used if you are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech impaired, or when speaking out loud could put you in danger.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Metro Dispatch Center partnered with the county’s 911 centers after voters passed the Emergency Communication Mileage. The center developed protocols for months and began testing the service in November 2021… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
The Independence County Quorum Court met Monday evening to begin the a new year of business for the area.
County attorney Daniel Haney told the court he expects the City of Batesville to appeal Circuit Court Judge Holly Meyer’s final order filed Jan. 6, which awarded the county $174,682 in damages.
“The county has been vindicated,” Haney told the court, adding it would be difficult to overturn this decision.
The case centered around a billing disagreement between the city and county regarding payment for prisoners. A tacit, meaning understood without being stated, agreement existed between the two parties, until May 2017… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
FLUSHING — Uncertainty with the county’s current EMS response situation has prompted Flushing officials to investigate the possibility of forming the city’s own 911 dispatch center.
On Monday, city council members authorized administration to analyze the pros and cons of establishing a 911 emergency dispatch system, which is also referred to as a public-safety-answering point (PSAP). City officials will conduct a cost analysis and determine what revenues could be generated from a 911 dispatch center… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
ROYALSTON — Royalston’s Selectboard met with representatives of Industrial Communications at its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 4, to discuss ownership of a communication tower on Warwick Road that currently holds the communications equipment for the town’s police, fire and public works departments. The tower is owned by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) and sits on land owned by Elwood Taylor.
“FRCOG,” board Chair Deb D’Amico began, “has approached the town of Royalston with the offer to transfer ownership of that tower to the town, which is something we have been asking about for many years…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 13, 2022 | Comm Center News
Omicron is continuing to fuel the current surge leaving first responders wondering if the pandemic will ever let up.
Jimmy Dupui II, Operations Supervisor of Acadian ambulance, says while COVID-19 cases are rising the number of dispatch calls are also on the rise.
He says as of the first eight days this year the company has seen nearly 1,900 covid related calls across louisiana, mississippi, and texas.
Louisiana alone has almost 1,200…
