by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 5, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
NEW YORK – Mildred Galarza and Hawa Bah wish it were someone other than armed police officers who first encountered their loved ones when they were having mental health crises.
Galarza’s brother, Ariel, 49, died in 2016 after being Tasered three times by police when a neighbor in the Bronx called 911 to report a man with a knife who was pale, screaming and breathing heavily, a state report said…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 4, 2021 | Comm Center News
Matthew Brown moved to High Point in 2002 working for the department for 18 years before his recent medical retirement. He died early this week.
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Friends and co-workers of the retired High Point emergency dispatcher who died this week described him as a unique and true friend.
Matthew Brown moved to High Point in 2002 working for the department for 18 years before his recent medical retirement. Brown’s family hasn’t revealed how he died but a friend said he died at home. Those who knew him personally or worked with him spoke about the special bond they shared. They said he would be sorely missed but fondly remembered…
by ECC Editor | Apr 4, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
Calling 9-1-1 in an emergency is vital to getting the help needed. During April, which is designated as National 9-1-1 Education Month, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is increasing public outreach efforts. The National 9-1-1 Education Month program encourages all to learn how callers can help 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers provide the appropriate resources to Chicagoans and visitors in emergency situations… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 4, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
A workgroup formed to research problems in Virginia’s 911 system recommends striving to retain staff and developing plans about how to transition into updated technology. In a meeting Wednesday, the E-911 Border Response Workgroup reviewed its recommendations that it will make to the General Assembly. The workgroup was created through an amendment to the 2020 budget, by Del David Reid (D-Loudoun)… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 4, 2021 | Comm Center News
Kaitlyn’s creative hobby is watercoloring. Others she works with say they like to spend time with their friends, just like she does. About 10 feet away from her sits co-worker Andy, who plays ice hockey and softball in his spare time.
They’re two of about eight employees seated at similar desks surrounded by various high-tech computer screens, monitors and a keyboard or two. They look more like characters out of a good Star Trek movie, but they have friends and family, hobbies, stay active, say their prayers, take pride in their neighborhoods and communities, love their Bills and Sabres and make Niagara County their home, just like the rest of us…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 4, 2021 | Comm Center News
Tuesday marked a day of firsts for the Cleburne Police Department and the North Central Texas Emergency Communications District’s annual 9-1-1 Awards Ceremony.
The North Central Texas Emergency Communications Districts, also known as NCT9-1-1, for the first time in its history of recognizing outstanding individuals and groups in the 9-1-1 industry announced two winners in one category. More specifically, the organization presented Holly Bicknell and Valerie Hughes, both of CPD, with NCT9-1-1’s Supervisor of the Year Award…
