by ECC Editor | Jan 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
SQUIRES, Jan. 28 –– AT&T* customers and FirstNet subscribers in Squires got a big boost in wireless connectivity. The company added a new cell tower to enhance the area’s 4G LTE coverage and help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service.
[…] These upgrades will also benefit public safety and first responders on FirstNet – public safety’s dedicated communications platform. FirstNet is bringing public safety communications into the 21st century with new, innovative capabilities to help those users stay safe and save lives… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Henrico County is hiring 9-1-1 public safety dispatchers and wants people to consider it as a career option. They are looking for people with the ability to multi-task, good communication skills, and those that can react quickly in stressful situations. [VIDEO]
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by ECC Editor | Jan 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
A Murfreesboro firefighter and an Emergency Communications specialist were among those honored with the Jerry Anderson Hero Award from the Murfreesboro Branch of the NAACP Saturday (Jan. 25). The awards were presented at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast held at Middle Tennessee State University James Union Building.
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Engineer Chief Tim Rowlett received the award for his self-less actions July 21, 2019. Rowell was off-duty but responded to a fire near his home… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
SIOUX CITY — Mayor Bob Scott expressed frustration Saturday that the Police Department has yet to equip its officers with body cameras.
[…] Since the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office and Woodbury County Communications Center also shares in the costs of the current system, discussions have centered around a 50/50 cost sharing arrangement for purchase, licensing and support of a new system… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (SILEC) and the Southern Illinois Police Chiefs’ Association (SIPCA) co-hosted the 28th Annual SILEC/SIPCA Awards Banquet on Jan. 23.
The awards program honors the men and women in the law enforcement profession who have made significant contributions toward enhancing the profession of law enforcement. The groups also honored individual citizens who have displayed acts of good citizenship … READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 24, 2020 | Comm Center News, Uncategorized
Santa Fe County is considering closing its juvenile detention center because of declining bookings, rising maintenance costs and growing liability risks, according to a memo sent to county commissioners earlier this week.
Commissioners will direct the county to either close or keep operating the center — known as the Youth Development Program — at their meeting Tuesday.
[…] The memo said much of the staff at the juvenile detention center could be absorbed into the Santa Fe County jail or the Regional Emergency Communications Center… READ MORE
