Every second counts during a life-saving emergency with a 911 dispatcher. That is why the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Rexburg Police Department and Madison Fire District to improve dispatchers’ ability to give life-saving directions.
“We just wanted to make our response time more efficient,” said sheriff’s office Public Information Officer Sgt. Isaac Payne…
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Police across the Big Country are asking citizens to stop calling 9-1-1 if their power is out.
The Abilene Police Department says their dispatch center has been overrun with calls due to widespread power outages that began because of rolling blackouts and winter weather last night.
Some customers have been without power for more than 12 hours…
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — County Manager Chris Coudriet, in an “executive decision,” directed health officials to generate a plan that allows employees of the New Hanover County Detention Facility and 911 Communications to receive Covid-19 vaccinations immediately.
Over the last few months, the two wings of county government have faced exposure to the coronavirus, which forced substantial numbers of staff into quarantine… READ MORE
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS — Whether it will destroy the feeling and efficiency of a small town police department or improve services and save money down the road for borough residents will be the topic of a special meeting Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. as the governing body hears from residents regarding the possibility of moving the local emergency dispatch service to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office… READ MORE
By the end of 2022, Nebraskans who need to call 911 will also have the option to send text messages, photos and videos to emergency dispatchers.
Those 21st century communication options will be available once the state has transitioned to a Next Generation 911 system, which officials say will also provide faster, more reliable service.
States across the country have been upgrading to Next Generation 911, known as NG911, which connects to the internet rather than analog… READ MORE
Texas Rep. John Raney last week filed legislation that would, if passed, shield from prosecution any Texan who makes an emergency call to help someone who appears to have overdosed — and would also protect the person for whom aid is sought.
Forty states and Washington, D.C., have “Good Samaritan” laws protecting 911 callers and overdose victims from prosecution, and Texas has such a law regarding underage drinking… READ MORE
