by ECC Editor | Jan 28, 2021 | Comm Center News
Chagrin Valley Dispatch received its $700,000 communications unit, a 40-foot-long truck that will serve as a mobile dispatch center. Dispatch Director Lt. Nick DiCicco said the unit will serve the 32 member communities in addition to residents of other regions and states.
Chagrin Valley Dispatch is the communications center for 911 calls for many communities throughout greater Cleveland, including Bentleyville, Chagrin Falls Township, Chagrin Falls Village, Gates Mills, Glenwillow, Hunting Valley, Moreland Hills, Orange Village, Solon, South Russell and Woodmere… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 28, 2021 | Comm Center News
Aleta Coleman had just walked into the breakroom to grab a soda when she heard the call come in.
It was February 2008 and high winds had been battering the state. The Roanoke County E-911 center had readied itself for the usual mishaps that accompany bad weather…
by ECC Editor | Jan 28, 2021 | Comm Center News
Coffee County 911 Communication Director Diane Argraves has filed a complaint against Sheriff Chad Partin citing allegations of discrimination and hostile work environment.
The complaint was filed earlier this month.
The Times asked Argraves for a statement, but she declined to comment at this time… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 28, 2021 | Comm Center News
WOOD RIVER — Nearly $800,000 in reimbursements to local 911 call centers for emergency calls was approved by the Emergency Telephone System Board at its meeting Wednesday.
This is the fourth such payment since the payment system was begun in June 2019… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 28, 2021 | Comm Center News
People in emergency situations in Graham County can now get help by texting.
As of Monday, people afraid to call 911 for help can text 911 instead thanks to new software paid for by the state, said Scott Howell, communications supervisor for the Graham County Sheriff’s Office.
“We’ve been working on it since August,” Howell said…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 28, 2021 | Comm Center News
David Rohrer, deputy county executive for public safety, will take over as interim police chief for the Fairfax County Police Chief on Feb. 1.
Rohrer currently. oversees the Police and Fire and Rescue Departments, the Department of Public Safety Communications, the Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Animal Sheltering and the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center…
