by ECC Editor | Dec 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
MACOMB, IL – Four Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety police officers and an OPS telecommunicator received letters of commendation from WIU today (Dec. 16) for their quick action, and subsequent investigation, in response to an incident Sept. 15 involving a student being allegedly shot by his roommate. In addition, OPS recognized two Macomb Police Department (MPD) officers for their efforts.
OPS Sgt. Curt Bilbrey, Cpl. Guy Huston, Det. Matt Haslam and Officer Brant Bonifas, along with WIU Telecommunicator Adam Becker, were honored by Office of Public Safety Interim Director Derek Watts. MPD Officers Steve Huffman and Nick Severs were also recognized by WIU… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
Northern Tier, Pa. – First responders are getting a boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites. The new infrastructure is part of a FirstNet expansion taking place across Pennsylvania, expanding coverage, capacity, and capabilities for public safety uses.
New FirstNet cell sites have launched in these locations..
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 17, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
NEW ALBANY — Can you handle stressful situations, communicate effectively and multi-task?
If so, and you’re looking for a job, the head of Floyd County emergency dispatch would like a word.
The county is seeking to fill two full-time dispatch positions. The certifications and training needed for the job will be provided by the county, Communications Director Mercades Bierman said.
“Experience is always awesome, but it’s hard to get people with experience in dispatch,” she said…
by AllThingsECC.com | Dec 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – First responders in South Lake Tahoe have been dealing with an antiquated public safety communications system for years but that is about to change. On Tuesday, City Council approved the funds needed to fix the system with much more than a band-aid.
City Council approved a temporary use of undesignated, unallocated General Fund reserves in the amount of $441,129.25 to pay the initial contract award payment and authorized Mayor Wallace to sign a Purchase Agreement with Walker Telecomm, Inc. These funds will be returned to the General Fund when financing for the system has been approved by City Council…
by ECC Editor | Dec 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
Discussion stopped short of an official opening of the county’s Combined Emergency Communications Center (CECC), but much progress has been made toward that goal, Precinct 3 Commissioner Lon Shell said earlier this month.
Approved by voters in 2016 as part of the $237 million public safety bond, the CECC was originally intended to bring under one roof all emergency communications for all law enforcement agencies in the county. The San Marcos Police Department soon opted out and recently, Texas State University opted in… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Dec 17, 2020 | Comm Center News
UNION CITY, CA — The Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center as of Monday has joined many other agencies in the region in offering the option of sending text messages to 911.
The communications center, a division of the Alameda County Fire Department, is giving the option for those who are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, or are in situations where it is too dangerous to make a voice call to 911… READ MORE
