FORT SMITH, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Over the weekend, Fort Smith Chief of Police Danny Baker was made aware of a call in which an FSPD Dispatcher allegedly used offensive and inappropriate language in the background of a non-emergency call. The caller was contacted and chose not to … [Read more...]
The UK's mobile networks have reported a further 20 cases of phone masts being targeted in suspected arson attacks over the Easter weekend. Trade group Mobile UK said it had been notified of incidents in England, Wales and Scotland. One of the targeted sites provides mobile … [Read more...]
Sunday began the annual celebration of National Telecommunicators' Week, a Congressionally designated observance on the men and women who work behind the microphones. Like a lot of other things that are lost in the shuffle this year, many activities planned by communities for … [Read more...]
NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus crisis is taxing New York City's 911 system like never before. Operators pick up a new call every 15.5 seconds. Panicked voices tell of loved ones in declining health. There are multitudes of cardiac arrests and respiratory failures and others … [Read more...]
KITTERY, Maine – The HIPAA patient privacy law does not apply to law enforcement and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic, permitting public safety agencies to access protected health information in order to better prepare emergency response. That is if states … [Read more...]
SUNRISE, Fla. – It’s not only the deputies, but Broward Sheriff’s Office civilian employees who are fighting the coronavirus while doing their jobs. Authorities say 35 BSO employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Local 10 News has learned that a number of those cases have … [Read more...]
HALLANDALE (CBSMiami) – Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a 15 percent increase of 911 calls throughout South Florida. Many of those calls are from people who think they have the coronavirus. However, they aren’t necessarily reporting they have symptoms when they … [Read more...]
IAFC Guidance on 9-1-1 Comm/Dispatch Centers During COVID-19 Pandemic (The Secret List)
FROM THE IAFC: During the coronavirus pandemic, it is critical that departments evaluate their communications posture and take steps to ensure the right resources, mitigation strategies, and tools are in place to manage uncertainties. Innovative thinking and rapid adaptation … [Read more...]
During the coronavirus pandemic, it is critical that departments evaluate their communications posture and take steps to ensure the right resources, mitigation strategies, and tools are in place to manage uncertainties. Innovative thinking and rapid adaptation of procedures will … [Read more...]
A Louisville attorney representing former Marshall County E-911 dispatcher Maranda Hanson said she will file a lawsuit on behalf of her client, who she says was suspended after raising concerns about being exposed to a colleague whose family member tested positive for COVID-19. … [Read more...]
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