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Hamilton County facing critical shortage of 911 dispatchers, employees stretched to limit (OH)
‘It’s exhausting. We’re tired, We want to see our families.’ There’s a shortage of employees at the Hamilton County Communications Center, and it’s taking a toll on those who work there. Dispatchers must be staffed every hour of the day, every day of the week. It’s a...
Telecommunication software connects legacy infrastructure to modern dispatch centers
In the last few months, news of mass shootings has frequently dominated the headlines. It’s an increasingly concerning issue that must be confronted by public agencies in a number of ways, among them, by making it easier for those in trouble to connect with public...
SFC Announces Higher Salaries, Recruitment Incentives and Rapid Hire Events for 911 Dispatchers (NM)
SANTA FE – The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) of Santa Fe County (County) approved new salaries for employees of the Santa Fe Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC), which provides 911 services Countywide. Under the pay plan negotiated with the union...
Cherokee E 9-1-1 recognized with state House resolution (GA)
Cherokee County’s E 9-1-1 Center recently was recently recognized statewide for the role the men and women of the agency play in serving the county. State Rep. Charlice Byrd visited the E 9-1-1 Center to present a resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives...
LCECC launches Video-to-911 services (KS)
The Lyon County Emergency Communications Center announced the launch of Prepared Live — a software that enables Video-to-911 capabilities — in the communications center. According to a written release, Prepared is a software that enables LCECC’s 9-1-1 communications...
The facts around moving dispatch services from the City of North Olmsted to Chagrin Valley … (OH)
I’m writing to clarify many misconceptions and misinformation regarding emergency dispatch serving the city of North Olmsted. The safety of all our residents is a top priority of my administration, and the decision to move dispatch services from the City of North...
Power outages at Umatilla County Sheriff Office’s dispatch center prompt call for upgrades (OR)
PENDLETON — Umatilla County has a proposal to upgrade lighting in the sheriff office’s dispatch center after a pair of spring power outages. But when the county will make any improvements remains a question. The dispatch area is part of the county’s Criminal Justice...
Fox Lake signs consolidated 911 agreement, ‘to get the right resources to the right place in … (IL)
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Plans proceed for $40 million 911 dispatch center on Lake County’s campus in Libertyville (IL)
Progress continues on various aspects of a plan to consolidate 911 dispatching and emergency operations in a new $40 million facility at Lake County's campus in Libertyville. The county would build the center at its own expense in an open area west of its Central...
Newtown Hearts Of Hope Summer Series To Continue July 20 (CT)
Newtown Hearts of Hope invites the public to its next Summer Series 2022 “Paint With a Purpose” event for 911 emergency operators, scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, from 6-8 pm, at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard, 56 Pole Bridge Road in Sandy Hook. The July event is the second...
Gov. Beshear, KSP announce telecommunications academy graduates – (KY)
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced the graduation of six people from the KSP Telecommunications Academy Friday. The graduates of class 20 received 160 hours of instruction over four weeks, according to a release by KSP. Major...
911 Dispatch Center Begins Use Of RapidSOS And Prepared Live – (ND)
Mountrail County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center is using new technology that can make a massive difference for residents in the county. The enhanced programs they are using is coming at no cost to the county while providing major updates to how emergency calls...
When Highland Park Shooting Began, Glenview Public Safety Dispatch Answered (IL)
400+ Calls 911 In First Hour; Reynolds: ‘Nobody Should Ever Have To Listen To What These Telecommunicators Had To’ When panic ensued at Highland Park’s July 4 parade, Glenview Public Safety Dispatch telecommunicators were among the first to answer those many 911 calls...
House committee approves bill with $10 billion for NG911
Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee today voted unanimously to send a bill to the House floor that would extend the FCC’s spectrum-auction authority and dedicate $10 billion from a future auction to fund emergency call centers’ transition to IP-based,...
SIGNING OFF: Longtime emergency dispatcher steps down, heads to work for county commissioners (IN)
HANCOCK COUNTY — It wasn’t a day she was looking forward to but it ended with a celebration cake, plenty of phone calls, hugs and lots of smiles. After 22 years as an emergency dispatcher, including the last 13 in Hancock County, Cindy Carver retired from the local...
Fulton County, Georgia Selects Mission Critical Partners to Provide 911 System Data Analytics (GA)
The firm’s solution, coupled with its subject-matter expertise, will enable Fulton County to identify performance trends while integrating data from multiple sources into a central data lake. Mission Critical Partners (MCP) will implement an advanced, data-driven 911...
Stark County to get a 911 system, thanks to a $2.4M state grant (IL)
A recently approved state grant will bring an enhanced 911 emergency system to Stark County, the last remaining county in Illinois without one. The $2.4 million award will cover the costs of implementing the system and constructing an Emergency Communications Center...
Iredell County telecommunicators are doing their best in a challenging environment (NC)
Viewpoint Article This week I am going to highlight the important work done by ECOM, a department within the county that most of you would think I would never spotlight. First and foremost, I have nothing but respect for anyone who accepts a job in an emergency...
“SPECIAL GROUP OF PEOPLE”: Pocatello police dispatch center first in state to receive … (ID)
POCATELLO — Even after more than two decades on the job, Pocatello Police Department dispatcher Brian Smith is still experiencing situations for the first time. Though he’s helped parents who call 911 remain calm while in labor en route to the hospital, he recently...
Kingman announces addition of Fire Priority Dispatch System (AZ)
The Kingman 911 Communications Center has announced the addition of the Fire Priority Dispatch System to their ongoing use of the Medical Priority Dispatch System. Together, these protocols enable public safety telecommunicators to provide essential safety...
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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.
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