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Senator Kagan Visits All 24 County 9-1-1 Centers, Championing NG911 in Maryland
Senator Cheryl Kagan has reached a significant milestone in her mission to modernize Maryland’s emergency response system. With her visit to Calvert County’s 9-1-1 center this week, Kagan has officially visited all 24 county Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs)....
Powerful images show emotional toll Helene has on Buncombe Co. 911 operators (NC)
"We are not just strangers in another state answering your calls; we are your neighbors, friends, and family." BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — The Buncombe County Government Facebook page posted a series of heart-wrenching photos taken of the Buncombe County Public Safety...
Charlottesville-Albemarle 911 dispatchers help NC with hurricane aftermath (VA)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - 911 dispatchers in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area are in North Carolina to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Gov. Pillen Announces Mobilization of Communications Team to Assist in Hurricane (NE)
Governor Jim Pillen announced the mobilization of the Nebraska Telecommunicator Emergency Response Team (TERT) to assist North Carolina as it continues to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The group deployed on Friday, Oct. 4 to Buncombe County for 14 days....
9-1-1 Dispatchers Deployed to North Carolina to Assist with Hurricane Response Efforts (VA)
In response to an urgent request for mutual aid from North Carolina, the Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications is deploying four 9-1-1 dispatchers to support emergency communication centers in North Carolina most impacted by Hurricane Helene.
FCC Officials Visit North Carolina to Assess Recovery
FCC Officials Visit North Carolina to Assess Recovery Their discussions highlighted the importance of quickly restoring vital communications, including 911 services, and the FCC's role in promoting network roaming during such emergencies. Commissioner Carr expressed...
Hurricane Helene: How to help, donate, and join local relief efforts (GA)
Relief efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Areas hardest hit are experiencing flooding, food shortages, lack of access to clean water, and loss of property and life. Many in our communities are extending a helping hand, and you can be a part of it.
Area first responders deployed to areas impacted by Helene (VA)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Several area first responders are helping out the victims of Hurricane Helene. The Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Communications Center says several of its personnel are deployed to southwest Virginia to help with response...
Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle, Salinas: Communities in Oregon to Receive Much-Needed Funding …
Benton, Lake, Marion counties and Medford to receive a combined $5.6 million in DOJ funding Washington D.C.— U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle and today announced crucial federal investments for technology to support...
DC Council probe into staffing and technical issues at 911 Call Center
The Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety held the first of several roundtables focused on improving the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) WASHINGTON — DC Councilmembers held the first of several roundtables focused on improving the Office of Unified...
911 dispatchers punished for not working overtime (OH)
The FOX 8 I-Team has found Cleveland police dispatchers punished for not working overtime even when they expected to have a day off, so we investigated. READ FULL ARTICLE
Former Meriden 911 dispatcher charged with computer crimes (CT)
A former 911 dispatcher in Meriden has been arrested. Jonathan Miller, 26, was expected to be arraigned Thursday in Meriden Superior Court on two counts of third-degree computer crime, according to court records.
City Council committee advances ‘unified’ 911 system in hopes of improved service (MO)
A Kansas City, Missouri, City Council committee approved an ordinance Tuesday that would create a "unified 911" dispatch system for the Kansas City police and fire departments. READ FULL ARTICLE
Public safety deputy, OUC director, DC fire chief discuss 911 dispatch center improvements
WASHINGTON (7News) — 7News is learning more about the updates and improvements happening within D.C.'s Office of Unified Communications (OUC).
SLC emergency communications center gets 1,384 calls during Tooele Army Depot detonation (UT)
Residents across the Salt Lake Valley were startled by a series of loud booms around noon Thursday, with many reporting that their homes shook. READ FULL ARTICLE
Former Salem police dispatcher files gender discrimination lawsuit against city (OH)
A former Salem police dispatcher terminated on April 5, 2023 filed a lawsuit Friday accusing the city of gender discrimination and creating a hostile work environment based on gender discrimination. READ FULL ARTICLE
Northumberland County 911 dispatcher jailed, fired after work-related incident (PA)
SUNBURY — A Northumberland County 911 dispatcher faces misdemeanor assault and terroristic threat charges, and has been fired from his job, following a dispute Tuesday morning at the county communications center. Andrew Youngs, 39, of Orange Street, Northumberland,...
Tompkins County dispatchers move temporarily for renovations on Brown Road location (NY)
Tompkins County’s 9-1-1 dispatchers are now working out of an alternate location near Cornell University, as renovations are underway to the emergency communications center on Brown Road in Lansing, the emergency department said Tuesday in a statement. READ FULL...
Abbeville Police dispatcher on leave after indictment (LA)
An Abbeville Police dispatcher is on administrative leave after her indictment. Shawna Miguez, 52, was indicted in July on one count of felony sexual battery and one count of simple battery. She's accused of touching the genitals of a co-worker in November 2023, and...
Once critically understaffed, Henrico 911 dispatch closing in on zero vacancies (VA)
Henrico’s 911 operations have moved forward in leaps and bounds over the past 18 months. The office that was once critically low on 911 dispatchers and support staff is now close to having zero vacancies.
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This episode dives into the critical evolution of public safety communications, focusing on the recent FCC decision to establish a nationwide Band Manager framework for the 4.9 GHz spectrum, and discuss the evolution and deployment of the FirstNet System. Host Chris Tubbs interviews Chief Jeff Johnson, a leader in public safety technology and the development of FirstNet. Together, they explore the history, governance, and transformative potential of FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz spectrum in enhancing public safety operations with emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and augmented reality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of protecting and optimizing public safety spectrum, the lessons learned from past advocacy efforts, and a call to action for public safety leaders to remain engaged in ensuring the spectrum’s effective use and governance.
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