911 and Dispatch
The phonetic alphabet for law enforcement helped work within the limitations of radio systems and improve interagency communication
Subtle shifts in thinking add up to big results, offering greater levels of resilience to draw from during challenging times
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In Pierce County, Washington, five 911 centers unified into South Sound 911, streamlining emergency communication and inspiring nationwide public safety improvements
Virtual event was attended by officials from across the country to brainstorm new and better ways of improving the work environment for 911 telecommunicators and supervisors
911 leaders explored creative strategies to tackle staffing challenges, highlighting fresh approaches to scheduling, workforce autonomy and generational differences
The crash of the 38-year-old CAD system forced deputies to use handwritten notes and radio communications to manage calls
Department leaders first learned of the problem around 8 p.m., when deputies began having trouble logging onto their patrol car computers
“Ava” is designed specifically for emergency dispatch centers, including routing calls appropriately and collecting information for public safety resources to be dispatched
Police said the shooter, identified as Natalie Rupnow, 15, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound when officers arrived and died en route to a hospital
Syracuse Officer Michael Jensen and Onondaga County Lt. Michael Hoosock were killed in an incident during which the two agencies were unable to get on the same radio channel
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When dispatch asked her to confirm she knew she was calling 911, she said she did; she said she was hurt, but the other person wasn’t armed.
The Fairfield County Hazmat Communication Team deployed a mobile command center to provide internet, phone and radio access to local responders and civilians
Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, who is wanted for a parole violation, pretended to be a “distressed” hiker to hide his crime, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said
“We are at the Trump assembly, and there’s a guy shooting — he’s been shooting up the police,” one female caller said
New AI-powered software suite enhances response efficiency for both citizens and dispatchers by redirecting non-emergency 911 calls
How a fictional but familiar robbery scenario plays out more successfully with a next-generation emergency call handling software
The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is coordinating with towns and working on the issue, according to a spokesperson for the agency
Mayor Brandon Scott said the city is readying a team of call takers, dispatchers, support staff and a supervisor to deploy in a few hours
What started as an owner surrender of four lab puppies became a life-changing moment for Tazewell County’s 911 Center
A Fort Worth woman first called 911 to say she had fallen several days ago and called again saying she would shoot anyone entering
AI enhancements improve call handling efficiency and optimize workflows
Officers took an average of over 9 minutes to respond to critical incidents during the past year, the longest since the 1990s
This special episode of the Policing Matters podcast explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
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More than 20 agencies across Spokane County to enhance collaboration and improve community safety
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