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911 Operators Settle Lawsuit with NYPD for Discrimination and Mistreatment
Back in 2013, NYPD 911 operators rallied in the streets and went to federal court to sue the NYPD and the city because they say they were forced to work excessive overtime hours and had their sick leave canceled. They claimed it was unfair treatment by police...
Macomb Co. dispatcher, 28, killed in Ray Twp. crash
Ray Township — A Capac woman died Tuesday after a car crash involving two vehicles and a deer, officials said. The victim has been identified as Erika Ladas, 28, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. Ladas was a dispatcher for the sheriff's office and...
Pitkin County 911 Dispatchers Become First Responders
Pitkin County 911 dispatchers will be among the few in the country, and the first in Colorado, to now be recognized as first responders. All Pitkin County emergency dispatchers are trained to give potentially lifesaving instructions over the phone, like CPR,...
NG911 Services Accelerates Location-Based Routing for NG9-1-1
KENNEWICK, WA, US, October 8, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NG911 Services, experts in the value of Next Generation 9-1-1, today announces its Seraphim Location Services. “Public Safety does an amazing job serving their constituents but needs better location data for...
Public Safety Has Lost A True Giant In The 9-1-1 Industry
Doug Edmonds just recently passed away. He was truly a pioneer and giant in our industry and will be missed by many of us. Over the years Doug was always there to support and be part of this great industry with his knowledge, wisdom, humor and kind heart. Here is a...
Please support the Huron County 9-1-1 levy, and here's why
In response to Lynne Bayley’s viewpoint last week, I believe the residents of Huron County should hear my response. My name is Tacy Bond and I am the 9-1-1 coordinator for Huron County. I started on Jan. 1, 2018. I worked as a telecommunicator for Norwalk Police...
TMA Now Issuing Certificates of Verification for FirstNet Services
MCLEAN, Va. — The Monitoring Association has begun issuing TMA Certificates of Verification to qualifying alarm companies to support review of eligibility for FirstNet services. In April, TMA reached an agreement with AT&T to provide qualified alarm companies with...
A 911 Dispatcher Was Able To Talk A Couple Through Delivering Their Baby In Their Own Bathtub
A 911 dispatcher was able to talk a couple through a nerve-wracking situation. Missy Piche answered a call at 8:34 am. Calling 911 was a panicked Ryan Howell, whose wife, Devinne, was in labor. Devinne had called Ryan to let him know she was in labor. He rushed home...
Oklahoma woman apparently shot by dog, claim cops
(Editors Note: This is posted under the category of "you just can't make this stuff up".) Tina Springer purportedly was shot by the golden Lab when she and the older gentleman she serves as an aide to were waiting for a train to pass in Enid. Officials believe the dog...
Princeton’s IXP Corporation Tapped to Restructure 911 Center in York County
Princeton, NJ, October 3, 2019: IXP Corporation—a prominent national public safety managed services company—has entered into a consulting contract with York County to reorganize and improve the training, management structure, and operational processes of the county’s...
Sussex County EOC to host 20th annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day
GEORGETOWN — Sussex County’s front lines of emergency services will be front and center for the public to see and better understand later this week. The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center will host its 20th annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Public Safety Dispatcher Position
Dispatcher Starting pay is $19.34/hr. Black Hawk Consolidated Communications (E911) Center is seeking calm, caring persons who can thrive in a high stress atmosphere. Apply online, and take the 2-hour dispatcher exam for the position of Civilian Police, Fire and EMS...
Allegheny County 911 dispatcher accused of assaulting 2-month-old son, officials say
ALLEGHENY CO., Pa. - An Allegheny County 911 dispatcher has been suspended after he was charged with assaulting his 2-month-old son. Michael Koban, 34, is facing charges of....
Life-saving next generation 9-1-1 tech
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced local emergency call centers can apply for grants to upgrade to Next Generation 911 (NG 9-1-1) technology. The funding is made possible by a $4.3 million grant from the federal 911 Grant Program. “These funds will help expand...
Million-dollar grant given to Luzerne County to upgrade 9-1-1 radio system
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County is on the receiving end of a $1 million state grant to help pay for much-needed upgrades to its 911 radio system. While the announcement is considered good news, it’s a drop in the bucket considering the...
911 call shows challenges dispatchers still face with cell towers
STRASBURG, Colo. — When a 911 call came in about a rollover crash on a rural road in Adams County in August, dispatchers initially believed the crash happened about 16 miles away from the actual location. In the call, initiated by one of the victims of the crash, he...
Oklahoma Public Safety Conference: Two locals to be honored as heroes
Next week, at the 23rd annual 911 Oklahoma Public Safety Conference, two local residents are going to be recognized as heroes. Justin Beaver, communication systems manager for the City of Shawnee, is set to receive an award as 911 Technology Person of the Year and...
Franklin County commission names interim communications director
FARMINGTON — Franklin County commissioners voted Thursday afternoon to appoint Amanda Simoneau as interim director of the county Regional Communications Center, county Clerk Julie Magoon said Thursday afternoon .... Read More....
LETTER: Were untrained staff in ECC?
Two weeks ago I sent a FOIA request to Greene County requesting information related to the training/certification of County staff working in the Greene County Emergency Communications Center (ECC). I was not required to tell the County why I was making this request;...
San Juan County Dispatchers recognized for exemplary performance
On July 4, 2018, San Juan County 911 received a report of a victim falling 40 feet down a rocky bluff on Obstruction Island and into the water. That call launched a prolonged and complex rescue that involved multiple agencies, presented numerous challenges, and...
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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