by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 11, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is testing a tool that could make it easier for the public-safety community to prototype cutting-edge analytics on streaming video.
The Analytics Container Environment (ACE), being developed to support NIST’s Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Division, provides a modular framework for running containerized analytics on streaming video. Essentially, it could be used to detect footage of erupting fires, fights or other emergencies that demand swift public-safety response…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 11, 2021 | Comm Center News
POCATELLO — An effective dispatcher is part psychologist, part internet investigator and part advice nurse, all packaged neatly in the wrapper of an expert customer service provider.
Pocatello Police Department dispatcher April Neal hits all those nails on the head, according to dispatch lead Stephanie Harris.
“Her empathy; her passion; her work ethic; her ability to multi-task,” Harris said, listing the attributes that make Neal good at her job. “Her ability to remain calm in the heat of the moment, in the chaos…
by AllThingsECC.com | Mar 10, 2021 | Comm Center News
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — An upgraded $1.6 million Emergency Communications Center is opening soon in Peoria and leaders said 911 dispatchers will be better equipped to serve people.
The center is set to open in the next few weeks. It includes more workspaces, meaning more people responding to life-saving calls.
“It’s 911, life and death,” said Jeanette Morse, an operations supervisor…
by ECC Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Comm Center News
DENVER (CBS4) – The city of Denver’s Public Art Program is looking to hire an artist or a team of artists for a new project. The city has allocated about $250,000 to create artwork for the Denver District 5 Police Substation and new 911 Call Center in Montbello.
The substation is located at 12025 East 45th Avenue and serves more than 100,000 people. Officials issued the following project description… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Comm Center News
Scotts Bluff County governmental units are starting to plan for the costs of upgrading first responder radio equipment in the near future, at an overall estimated cost of nearly $7.2 million dollars.
On Friday last week, County Communications Coordinator Tyler Rexus presented a preliminary plan to the County Board, saying the county’s share would be more than $4.2 million for base units and associated software in the Communications Center, plus the county’s vehicle and hand-held radios… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Mar 10, 2021 | Comm Center News
People within Kendall County can now send text messages to the KenCom Public Safety Answering Point or dispatch center.
Director Lynette Bergeron says while calling is still the preferred method to contact 911, there are situations when texting is necessary. Bergeron says the motto is “call when you can, text when you can’t.” Voice calls are easier and faster than texting… READ MORE
