by ECC Editor | Jul 7, 2021 | Comm Center News
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. –Today, Baldwin County 9-1-1 has announced the deployment of a global address system, what3words, after it was recently used to save the life of a near unresponsive woman in the county and rescued stranded sailors in Mobile Bay.
It is now encouraging the community to download the free app and be ready to provide their what3words address if ever in an emergency.
Through what3words, every 10ft square in the world has been given a unique combination of three words, called a what3words address… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 7, 2021 | Comm Center News
The Indiana Court of Appeals dealt a blow to the Howard County Sheriff’s Office and 911 Communications in a case from a 2015 incident that allegedly caused a woman’s death due to a botched 911 call.
On June 24, the Court of Appeals affirmed an earlier decision to deny a motion for summary judgment of a 2015 wrongful death suit from the estate of Tammy Ford, whose family alleged that the actions of the Howard County Sheriff’s Office and 911 Communications led to her death. The defendants appealed an order denying summary judgment on the complaint by Derrick Duke and Dustin Duke, representatives of the Ford estate, which failed, meaning the case will continue…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 7, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCTI), a leading global provider of wireless technology, announced the launch of SeeHawk™ Central, a cloud-based reporting and automation platform for in-building critical communications network testing.
To ensure reliable indoor communications for first responders, local jurisdictions increasingly require building owners to verify compliance with strict radio coverage requirements using a grid-based testing method. The PCTEL® public safety network testing solution, which combines SeeHawk® Touch software with an IBflex® scanning receiver, has transformed the way this testing and reporting is conducted by replacing manual processes with an automated system that saves time and money. With SeeHawk Central, users of the testing solution will be able to securely upload data to the cloud, automate workflows, expand testing operations, and offer value-added reports to customers through a centralized, secure online platform…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 7, 2021 | Comm Center News
MARSHALL COUNTY, KY — Tuesday was a celebration clouded by controversy for Marshall County leaders. Fiscal court members toured the county’s new emergency communications center Tuesday morning.
District 2 County Commissioner Kevin Spraggs said he believes the tour is a result of recent invoices presented to the fiscal court Tuesday. Spraggs said the invoices total $1.2 million for equipment, among other things.
Marshall County E-911 Director Chris Freeman guided the tour. Spraggs, other county commissioners and leaders and Judge Executive Kevin Neal were there…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 7, 2021 | Comm Center News
CANTON, New York (WWNY) – A shift is coming for Ogdensburg police dispatch. St. Lawrence County 911 will take over that duty for a short experiment. It could lead to bigger things.
They’ll be trying something new next week at the county 911 dispatch center: taking on Ogdensburg police dispatch. It will be a four-day pilot program – just for the late-night shift.
“Part of the pilot will help us, the two departments, work together. They can see how we work. We can see how they work,” said Matthew Denner, St. Lawrence County Emergency Services director…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jul 7, 2021 | Comm Center News
FORT SMITH — A study examining the feasibility of consolidating the 911 system in Sebastian County is moving forward again.
The Sebastian County 911 Board was briefed Tuesday by Crystal Lawrence of the Florida-based Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International on the study that will look at consolidating the county’s three call centers.
“I don’t think it’s a question of is it feasible,” Lawrence said. “I think it’s more of a question of how we get there and what model we’re going to recommend.”
Call centers handle individual emergency service units, including police, fire and ambulance. County Administrator Jeff Turner said they are also called emergency communications centers…
