WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – April 11 to April 17 is the week that law enforcement across the country recognize those working in Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP).
Along with receiving emergency calls for service, those working at these communications centers are also responsible for many non-emergency calls.
Marathon County Sheriff Scott Parks is naming this year’s Communications Officer of the Year as Shelby Jansen… READ MORE
Santa Monica launched yesterday a new 311 assistance program to improve customer service for all non-emergency City services.
Santa Monica 311, available in English and Spanish, is an integrated program accessible via phone, email and web, city officials said a press release yesterday. The city has also launched a new mobile app that replaces the Santa Monica Works/Go system to make it easier to contact city departments and submit requests…
Renee Gordon, RPL, CPE, Director, City of Alexandria, Virginia – Department of Emergency and Customer Communications
Each year, during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community, are honored. This week-long event is a time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public in the 911 communications field. It is a set aside so everyone can be made aware of these professionals’ hard work and dedication to the community.
Madison Parish E-911 Director Cynthia Machen said it is important to say thank you to the hard-working men and women in the telecommunications field…
Muncie, IN—The week of April 11-17, 2021 is celebrated as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
It is the job of public safety telecommunicators to provide a continuous link from those in need to emergency services providers who respond to those needs. Prompt response of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services is critical to the protection of life and preservation of property…
MADISON– The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) has awarded 18 grant projects totaling $487,876.65 in federal funding to local public safety answering points (PSAPs) across Wisconsin. Funding will be used for various projects related to the upgrade/replacement of existing end of life equipment to be NextGen9-1-1 capable.
These agencies received funding:
Barron County Sheriff’s Department, $76,209.19
Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office, $76,991.65
Bayside Communications Center, $100,621.55
Cedarburg Police Department, $59,184.00
Clark County Sheriff’s Office, $57,716.28
Crawford County Communications Center, $75,573.58…
