Centralia Mayor Cox meets with Centralia Police Department dispatchers (MO)
‘Trying to clear up misinformation’
A topic that has been simmering in the Centralia City Hall council chambers for almost 20 years is quickly coming to a boil.
DC 911 call center workers offered $800 bonuses for doing this one thing
There are more signs of trouble at DC’s embattled 911 call center. WUSA9 has learned employees are calling out so often that the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) is offering bonuses for showing up to work
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.
Gasconade County first to install new Next Generation 911 system (MO)
Dialing the number 911 instead of a seven-digit number for emergencies started in Gasconade County in 1995 and the county is now implementing a new system to better connect callers to first responders in emergencies.
DC leaders call for cuts to OUC funding amid ongoing issues, outages
WASHINGTON (7News) — 7News has been pushing the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) for answers and a resolution to the agency’s ongoing issues. 7News dug into the agency’s backup plan and when or if it was activated during an outage Friday.
WEST COMM Dispatch Center Aims to Enhance Public Safety Communications (TX)
The WEST COMM Dispatch Center, a hub for emergency communications, plays a pivotal role in ensuring public safety for multiple communities and governmental entities.
