by ECC Editor | Mar 15, 2021 | Comm Center News
After more than 27 years of service with the North Vernon Police Department, Chief James Webster announced he plans to retire on March 27.
“It has been an absolute honor to serve the citizens of North Vernon for all these years,” Webster said. “I began working for the city as a dispatcher in April of 1993. I was later hired as a full-time officer on Jan. 1, 1994. I have worked with outstanding public safety professionals throughout my career… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 15, 2021 | Comm Center News, Press Release
The Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition recently released a press release applauding the introduction of the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2021 as part of the LIFT America Act. The inclusion of Next Generation 9-1-1 in the legislation signals that Congress recognizes the critical importance of upgrading our nation’s outdated, underfunded and technologically inadequate 911 infrastructure. The Coalition thanks House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone and Congressional Next Gen 9-1-1 Caucus Co-Chair Anna Eshoo for their tireless efforts to help build the capacity of our nation’s first responders to serve and protect all communities across America. You can read the press release here.
by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
Big Bear News – Big Bear, CA – Over the past several days, the Big Bear Valley has experienced inclement weather. During these times, cellular service could be interrupted. The Big Bear Fire Department would like to remind you that often times you can text to 9-1-1, when placing a phone call does not work.
Use 911 as the phone number, type your message, and hit send. Your message will be sent to the closest dispatch center, where it will appear on the dispatcher’s screen. That dispatcher can then have a text conversation with you to obtain more information… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
The number of calls for service dispatched by the Stutsman County Communications Center continued a downward trend, according to Jerry Bergquist, emergency manager and 911 coordinator for the county.
Statistics for 2020 indicate 26,521 calls for service compared to 28,318 for 2019 and 30,241 in 2018.
A call for service is recorded any time the communications center sends a first responder to an event or situation… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
While state legislators are working on a series of bills to reimagine policing at the local level, Washington Rep. Adam Smith is targeting a more national approach.
Police reform efforts at state level focus on accountability
That came in the form of a new bill Rep. Smith introduced in Congress on Thursday, which would divert federal funds toward programs across the country that focus on nonviolent responses to 911 calls… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 13, 2021 | Comm Center News
More than 7,600 addresses and 150 street segment names in Bristol, Virginia, will change due to the upcoming NextGen 911 system.
The City of Bristol, Virginia has been preparing for the federal and state mandated upgrade to the upcoming NextGen 911 system.
Officials said this is a “life safety” matter to improve emergency response time and location accuracy when 911 calls are made… READ MORE
