by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 1, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
BROOME COUNTY, NY – Broome County’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T*. We’ve added a new FirstNet purpose-built cell site in Broome County that serves the Town and Village of Triangle, the hamlet of Penelope along the northern town border, the Route 206 corridor through Triangle between Whitney Point and the Chenango County border, the Triangle State Forest to the north, County Route 137, and Route 133 between Triangle and the Town of Barker. This new site is giving first responders on FirstNet – America’s public safety network – access to always-on, 24-hours-a-day priority and preemption across voice and data…
by ECC Editor | Apr 1, 2021 | Comm Center News
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The State of Ohio announced Wednesday that 529 law enforcement agencies have fully adopted minimum standards for use of force and deadly force. The state says this number represents 83% of law enforcement officers who serve Ohio communities.
The 2021 Law Enforcement Certification Report comes in the wake of high profile police-involved shootings, including those that took the lives of Andre’ Hill and Casey Goodson, Jr. Certification requires commitment to the following eight stipulations, according to the report… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Apr 1, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
The Florida Department of Education (DOE) has selected AT&T* to provide an instant emergency notification and coordinated emergency response solution to enhance school safety throughout Florida. The system securely shares live video and directly connects school communications, including radio, with responding public safety agencies so they can understand the situation, coordinate action and quickly resolve the incident… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 1, 2021 | Comm Center News
“Our new 311 program will allow Santa Monicans to access information they need about City services quickly, in multiple languages, and via phone, email, web, and mobile devices,” said Interim City Manager Lane Dilg. “This is a big milestone as we enhance citywide customer service and build trust between our community and their local government. We’re here for you at santamonica.gov/311.”
311 is only for requests that do not require fire or police personnel dispatch (both emergency and non-emergency). If you need to report an emergency, please continue to call 9-1-1, and for non-emergency dispatch, please call (310) 458-8491. The following are some the most common reasons that community members should contact the City’s 311 system…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 1, 2021 | Comm Center News
9-1-1 Goes to Washington (#NENAGTW) is going virtual for 2021! This FREE one-day event is your opportunity to hear from 9-1-1 public-policy experts and government leaders on today’s most pressing 9-1-1 and emergency communications issues. Plan now to join us on Tuesday, April 13 where you will:
- Learn how you can shape the national 9-1-1 agenda and move key legislation on NG9-1-1 funding (via the LIFT America Act) and telecommunicator reclassification (via the 911 SAVES Act) forward;
- Hear directly from members of Congress, administration officials, the National 911 Office, and FCC staff about the nation’s 9-1-1 policy landscape and Washington’s emergency-communications priorities; and
- Gain the skills you need to become an advocate for 9-1-1 in Washington…
by AllThingsECC.com | Apr 1, 2021 | Comm Center News
McDONOUGH COUNTY — During Tuesday’s meeting, McDonough County 911 director Eric Lenardt told the McDonough County-Schuyler County Emergency Telephone Service Board the dispatch center had a number of dropped 911 calls.
According to the 911 director, the dispatch center started using INDigital on Feb. 24 and in the process of getting both landline and cell phone carriers 911 services on the INDigital format. He said five carriers have been fully transferred to INDigital service with three carriers’ transfers to be completed soon…
