In the letter employees sent to city officials, they discussed the physical toll it has taken on them saying in part, “Multiple employees are ending up with medical issues, such as urinary tract infections and complications related to diabetes, back pain, and other problems due to the amount of hours we are working”…
Lead Communications Specialist Shelly Sample with the Pella Police Department discusses National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. [PODCAST]
On Tuesday, May 4, registered voters in Genesee County will vote on renewing the monthly 911 surcharge of $1.86 on all landline, wireless, and voice over the internet protocol (VoIP) service users within the county.
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners voted 6-2 on Jan. 27, 2021 to approve Genesee County 911’s request to place the topic on the May 4, 2021 ballot…
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) – As National Public Safety Telecommunications Week wraps up, it’s time to thank those unseen faces who play a vital role in connecting us to first responders.
Calls ranging from pregnant mothers who are unable to get to the hospital on time to a person simply having a noise complaint over loud music, 911 operators are the first to pickup during our most desperate moments…
When there’s an emergency in White County, law enforcement, firefighters and EMS crews are soon to follow.
Before responders head out to help, however, it’s E-911 dispatchers who serve as first contact for a person calling in distress. In a matter of moments, they must gather information, assess the situation and direct the needed personnel and resources to the scene…
WINCHESTER — How to proceed with replacing Frederick County’s outdated public safety radio system remains a contentious matter among members of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors.
More than two years ago, an assessment of the system by Pennsylvania-based Mission Critical Partners identified numerous problems. For one, the system’s capacity is limited, with no frequencies transmitted countywide, and there are a limited number of operational channels in the event primary dispatch channels get overloaded…
