DuPage 911 operator sues, saying employer discriminated against him (IL)
A 911 telecommunicator is suing DuPage Public Safety Communications, saying it has discriminated against him because of his race and ethnicity.
APCO’s Steve Devine talks tech trends in 9-1-1
I recently sat down with Steve Devine, who was named Chief Technology Officer for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) this past December. APCO works to empower and educate public safety communications professionals.
Hamilton County Commissioners unanimously approve $14 million 911/EMA facility project (OH)
As National Telecommunicators Week wraps up, Hamilton County is moving forward with renovation plans on a new building for the County Emergency Communications Center.
Sheriff’s Office and over 40 Partners Go Live (IL)
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces a successful implementation of a major 911 technological overhaul.
In 2019, the Lake County Sheriff’s office in conjunction with the Lake County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (ETSB), with the assistance of Crowe LLP, started the process to upgrade critical technology infrastructure, to improve public safety throughout Lake County. This improvement involved multiple key computer related components used by 911 telecommunicators, first responders, records clerks, and employees at public safety entities throughout the county.
White House recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (D.C.)
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Emergency Number Association praised President Biden for recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) in a letter from the White House.
Law enforcement officials in 4 states report temporary 911 outages
(AP) – Law enforcement agencies in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas reported temporary outages to 911 services before saying hours later that services had been restored. It was not immediately clear what caused the outages or whether they were related.
