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Vermont Task Force to Assess State Emergency Communications
Vermont’s Public Safety Communications Task Force announced that it has hired a provider to assess the state’s emergency communications across the board, including the capabilities of each of the 38 emergency communications centers (ECCs) statewide.
New emergency communications center opens in Santa Fe (NM)
The Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) has announced the grand opening of its new facility in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for July 29, 2024, at 10:00 am at 23 Camino Justicia.
Franklin County Government Breaks Ground on New Emergency Operations and (IL)
BENTON – Tuesday’s storms forced Franklin County government officials to move groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Emergency Operations and Communications Center at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in Benton indoors.
911 call center, Talbert House say new 988 partnership going well (OH)
It's been nearly two years since the federal mandate making the 988 suicide prevention and mental health crises hotline accessible nationwide took effect July 16, 2022. The Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center and Talbert House say they're working well together...
Siloed agencies pose unnecessary challenges to improving public safety levels (FL)
Marion County residents have a sense of assurance that if they need to call 911 for help during an emergency, fire, law enforcement and medical personnel are ready to quickly respond. Their calls for help will route to one of the county’s two 911 call centers; one...
Married High Point police officer and 911 telecommunicator lose everything in house fire (NC)
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — The High Point Police Department is helping one of their own after an officer and his wife lost their home to a fire early Wednesday morning. The home on Grace Drive belongs to High Point Police patrol officer Jason Cano and his wife Therese...
Construction to begin on new Hamilton County Public Safety Center (IN)
The Noblesville Common Council recently approved the rezoning of a 22-acre property east of Ind. 37 and Ind. 38 for a new $85 million Hamilton County Public Safety Center. The building at 18291 Presley Dr. will feature a three-story, 108,000-square-foot emergency...
Hurricane Beryl the cause of 911 outage in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Following a statewide 911 call service outage, 911 services in South Dakota have been restored. At about 6:58 p.m., there was a significant 911 outage that lasted until 9:10 p.m. At 10:14 p.m., there was an additional outage that...
Hot Springs opts out of 911 merger (AK)
HOT SPRINGS -- The city of Hot Springs plans to forfeit close to $500,000 a year instead of combining its 911 operations with Garland County's, telling the Hot Springs Board of Directors last month that public safety won't be served by consolidation. READ FULL...
Oakland PD avoids state action after mayor says city won’t meet 911 deadline (CA)
In a new letter to Oakland, the state agency said it would not take further action. If 911 times do not continue to improve, OPD may be subject to referral to the Attorney General. READ FULL ARTICLE
Exclusive: Oakland will not meet state’s deadline to fix 911 response times (CA)
After July 26, Oakland is expected to lose state funding for its emergency communications center and be forced to reroute all its 911 calls through another agency’s calling center.
Fairfax County 9-1-1: Innovating Emergency Response for the Future (VA)
In the July episode of “Connect with County Leaders,” Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill talks with Scott Brillman, director of the Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC), also known as Fairfax County 9-1-1. The conversation highlighted the...
Lorain County sheriff asks court to appoint attorney in dispute over countywide public safety (OH)
In the latest development regarding who is responsible for operating the countywide public safety communications system, Lorain County Sheriff Phil Stammitti has asked Lorain County Common Pleas Court to appoint an attorney to represent him in the matter as he...
City Announces Opening of New Emergency Communications Center – (NE)
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, Lincoln Police Chief Michon Morrow, and Lincoln Emergency Communications Center Manager Jessica Loos today opened the new Lincoln Emergency Communications Center (LECC) at the Lincoln Police Department (LPD) Northeast Team Station. The new,...
Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center Receives $20.9 Million State Grant to Enhance Public Safety (MA)
The Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center (HRECC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a substantial grant of $20,883,162 from the Massachusetts State 911 Department. This grant, part of the Fiscal Year 2025 State 911 Department Regional Public...
County commissioners to consider connecting Bert Nash mental health team with 911 center (KS)
Douglas County may soon take a step to more directly connect a team of mental health professional from Bert Nash with the county’s 911 emergency dispatchers.
County Moves to Provide Immediate Services, Support at Domestic Violence Calls (CA)
Redwood City – San Mateo County supervisors – concerned over the pervasiveness of domestic violence – today advanced an initiative that will send survivor advocates along with police to certain 911 calls. Once a scene is secure – and a survivor is willing – a survivor...
Tarrant 911 District keeps residents safe through resources, education(TX)
The Tarrant 911 District is a vital, behind-the-scenes entity that ensures residents of Tarrant County and Irving have access to efficient and reliable emergency services. Established in 1985, the Tarrant 911 District was created through state legislation to enhance...
Final steps taken toward $85 million Hamilton County Public Safety Center (IN)
California Regulators Deny AT&T’s Bid to Drop Landline Telephone Service
Redwood City – San Mateo County officials celebrated today’s California Public Utilities Commission decision that allows residents to keep their land-line phones, a critical communications tool in emergencies.
Upcoming Webinar
4.9 GHz Band: Review of the FCC Order
On October 22, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) released its Eighth Report and Order (Eighth R&O) regarding utilization of the 4940-4990 MHz (4.9 GHz) band that protects incumbent users as requested by us, the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA). This Eighth R&O addresses a number of issues related to the use of this band by public safety. Please join us for a briefing on this order and how it impacts public safety.
This presentation will be led by Chief Jeff Johnson (ret) and Attorney Jason Karp, one of the nation’s leading experts in public safety spectrum regulations.
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