by ECC Editor | Nov 30, 2020 | Comm Center News
State agencies have granted money to the Rockport, Essex and Manchester police departments.
The Rockport Police Department has received nearly $30,000 in grant funding for new dispatcher software and additional traffic safety operations.
“These funds will allow our department to implement new, state-of-the-art technology and continue our efforts to provide the highest quality policing services to our community,” Rockport police Chief John Horvath said in prepared statement… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 28, 2020 | Comm Center News
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by ECC Editor | Nov 28, 2020 | Comm Center News
BERRYVILLE — Clarke County 911 dispatchers will be compensated for placing themselves at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A recent $52,425 allocation by the Clarke County Board of Supervisors will go toward providing the 12 Emergency Communications Center employees “hazard pay” alongside sheriff’s deputies, jail security officers and paid fire/rescue personnel. The allocation covers payroll taxes as well as money paid directly to the employees… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 28, 2020 | Comm Center News
A recent honor for Hunterdon County’s 911 dispatch team was announced, recognized by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials/APCO International, the world’s largest and oldest organization of public safety professionals.
“They were recognized for their continued dedication and for all their exceptional service during the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
Holt said the trickle down of such professionals is in serving the general public as a whole. In telecommunications and dispatch, APCO provides expertise, technical assistance, outreach, advocacy and professional development…
by AllThingsECC.com | Nov 27, 2020 | Comm Center News
They’re the first line of defense should an emergency arise. Local 911 dispatchers have a difficult job, and their work never stops. Many of them spend long hours away from their families, especially on busy holidays. One of the men in charge of keeping the center running efficiently during this…
by ECC Editor | Nov 27, 2020 | Comm Center News
After more than 18 months of work, Taylor County’s 9-1-1 upgrade is completed.
According to sheriff Larry Woebbeking, the upgrades were necessary due to the age of the previous equipment and technology changes. The county’s dispatch center, located at the courthouse, is a hub of activity in handling emergency calls of all types.
Woebbeking explained the previous equipment was more than 20 years old and was showing its wear with increasing difficulty in finding replacement parts to keep the system running… READ MORE
