Addison, Carrollton, Coppell and Farmers Branch city council members individually approved a resolution related to the design and construction costs of the new North Texas Emergency Communications Center (NTECC). Approval of construction costs allows construction to...

CAPE COD – The landscape has changed markedly when it comes to dispatching for fire departments on Cape Cod. The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Communications Center has been expanding its services for local fire departments. In March, Chatham moved...

I am incredibly proud of the hardworking professionals at our Public Safety Communications Center. Every day, our dispatchers answer difficult calls with patience, professionalism, and dedication to the safety of our community. Their work is demanding and often...

Warren County and City of Vicksburg first responders come in a wide array of forms. From firefighters and medics to police officers and sheriff’s deputies, many emergency situations call for some, or all, of the men and women who make up the front-line, essential jobs...

Source: APCO International Date: 03/27/2025 On March 18-19, APCO International hosted a special event with the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) in Washington, DC that focused on public safety’s use of 4.9 GHz and Artificial Intelligence (AI)....

LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The Greenbrier County Commission, on Tuesday, adopted an ordinance which will raise 911 fees within the county for the first time in 30 years. Originally set at $2 per month in 1995, residential wireline fees will increase to $4.50 per month to...

A Scranton man is facing charges after police say he called the Lackawanna County Communications Center four times, rambling about a previous incident, using racial slurs and threatening to “mow down” those involved.

Carbyne welcomed Jim Bugel to their Advisory Board. Bugel’s wealth of experience and strategic insights will be instrumental as Carbyne continues to evolve next-generation 9-1-1 and emergency communication solutions.

During its meeting Monday night, the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a 9-1-1 Reality PLUS training station simulator. The equipment will allow users to work through the same types of scenarios that a 9-1-1 telecommunicator would face....

ELYRIA, Ohio -- Lorain County’s 911 emergency communications center is introducing significant changes to address critical staffing needs that have been ongoing since 2023, raising concerns about emergency response capabilities.

Augusta County has devised a way to honor its first first responders. For the second year in a row, community members will have the opportunity to show their appreciation for Augusta County dispatchers by participating in the county’s Adopt a Dispatcher program. READ...

Career and technical education opportunities are growing for students in Chesterfield County Public Schools. The school system and the Chesterfield County Emergency Communications Center have signed an agreement to bring an innovative emergency telecommunications...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston County 911 is improving how they respond to emergencies through new software, launched last week. Now, dispatchers are sharing their thoughts on the technology and how it is changing their every day. “We tell everybody, some...

The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners is proud to announce that Lowndes County 911 has been awarded the prestigious Communications/911 Center of the Year Award at the annual Georgia Emergency Communications Conference (GECC) held in Columbus, GA.

New equipment measure allows dispatchers to text anyone who contacts them via 911 The Atmore Police Department announced Monday that its emergency communications center is now equipped to handle 911 texts.

The Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center is currently seeking feedback from the public on its delivery of public safety services. As part of their annual accreditation process, the center has opened its doors, metaphorically speaking, inviting comments from...