Richardson County PSAP request denied (NE)

The Nebraska Public Service Commissions 911 Service System Advisory Committee at their August 14 meeting recommended that Richardson County not connect to the 911 service system as a secondary communication center at this time.

Richardson County had requested the Richardson County Sheriff’s Office be allowed to create a secondary Public Service Answering Point for 911 calls.

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Kent-based Valley Communications Center earns Team of the Year Award (WA)

Kent-based Valley Communications Center (911 calls and dispatch) recently received the 2024 Team of the Year Award from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International.

The employees received the award Aug. 5 during the international conference Aug. 4-7 in Orlando, Florida. The group presents awards to public safety communications personnel who have demonstrated the highest level of personal and professional conduct and performance in the line of duty.