by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 19, 2021 | Comm Center News
HANFORD — The Kings County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after he called 911 multiple times in one day and falsely reported emergencies, they said.
On Wednesday, officials said the Hanford Police Department Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a male subject, later identified as Heath Brazil, who stated he was at his residence in the 13400 block of 7th Avenue in Hanford. Once on the line with the emergency dispatcher, officials said Heath asked if he was speaking to the “real” 911 and asked to be transferred to the Kings County Sheriff’s Office…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 19, 2021 | Comm Center News
As winter weather conditions move through the Two Virginias, 911 dispatchers in Tazewell County were prepared for what the snow and ice could bring.
Every phone call for help from every corner of Tazewell County comes into this room.
“The job can be very stressful. Your emotions it’s a roller, some days there’s nothing, other days it just seems like the world has gone crazy,” Supervisor of the Tazewell County 911 Center, Michelle Alley said…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 19, 2021 | Comm Center News
NORFOLK – Public safety communications equipment will soon be enhanced after approval of a memorandum of understanding. Earlier this week, Public Safety Director Shane Weidner presented to the Norfolk City Council the agreement which allows the placement of Nebraska Regional Interoperable Network equipment on the City’s communications tower. “Which then links to a series of towers across the State of Nebraska. This is used for data transfer for public safety information. Anything from backup 911 systems to video arraignments. It’s only for public safety and it’s very protected infrastructure…
by ECC Editor | Feb 19, 2021 | Comm Center News
Because of an upgrade to its 911 emergency network, the Cortez Dispatch Center is asking businesses and organizations to check that they can still reach 911.
Businesses and organizations that have a phone system with more than one extension are encouraged to talk with their phone system provider and IT staff to ensure their system is configured correctly for 911 calls… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 19, 2021 | Comm Center News
Hurricane Irma revealed flaws in Lee County’s emergency system.
But now those flaws have been fixed. In case of emergency or disaster, first responders can now be sure they’ll hear each other on their radios. Crews spent Thursday installing a tower shelter to protect Lee County’s new emergency communications system.
The $14 million project will triple the capacity of emergency communications, improve radio workability between first responders and provide storm resilience in the case of a major storm…
by ECC Editor | Feb 19, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
More than 80% of calls to 911 come from a cellphone and often from a high-rise. But in cases when callers can’t communicate their location, the over 5,000 locally run 911 centers, or public safety answering points (PSAP) aren’t easily able to track them. Fixing the system could save more than 10,000 lives and $97 billion per year according to the FCC. Major companies like Apple, Google, Motorola and startups like RapidSOS have tried to fill the technology gap, but so far, that’s not enough. Watch the video to understand the conundrum of a large and fragmented national system that is run and funded locally, and how the federal government may be its only hope for a complete overhaul… READ MORE
