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Tenn: County 9-1-1 Panel Oks $4.4M Contract
February 11, 2013A $4.4 million contract to develop a seamless countywide computerized mapping system that will pinpoint every address, fire hydrant, driveway, manhole cover and other roadway features was approved by the Shelby County 9-1-1 board.
Read full articleCalif.: Oakland Woman Arrested After Alleged Misuse of 9-1-1 System
February 11, 2013An Oakland woman who had been warned about misusing the 9-1-1 system was arrested early Thursday after making another call without cause, police said.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: James Straker Brings New Hires Up to Speed
February 11, 2013“I loved that job. I loved being a dispatcher. I liked the fact it is a challenge, and we’re basically helping citizens. We help so many people—citizens, officers, each other. “
Read full articleNTIA Announces Availability of $121.5 Million in State Grants to Assist with FirstNet Planning
February 7, 2013Washington — The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today announced the availability of $121.5 million in…
Read full articleJames Arden Barnett Jr., Rear Admiral, USN (Retired) Joins Telecommunications Group in Washington, D.C.
February 7, 2013Venable LLP is pleased to welcome James Arden Barnett, Jr., Rear Admiral, USN (Retired) (“Jamie”), as a Partner and Co-Chair…
Read full articleBedford Police Tout New Call Center
February 6, 2013BEDFORD — A new, state-of-the art communications center for the Bedford Police Department is in its final stages of construction — it is slated for completion within the week.
Read full articleDesoto 9-1-1 Panel Adds Tech-Savvy New Member
February 6, 2013The DeSoto Emergency 9-1-1 District Commission this week welcomed its newest member, Michael Norris, network administrator for the Horn Lake Police information technology unit, and immediately plugged him into the nuts and bolts with consideration of new battery backup systems for three of the district’s four cell towers.
Read full articleNothing But 9-1-1
February 6, 2013With aldermen bracing for the political fallout, Chicago is implementing a dramatic change in 9-1-1 dispatch to free the equivalent of 44 police officers a day to respond to the most serious crimes.
Read full article9-1-1 Call, Document Shed Light on Vet’s Mindset
February 6, 2013San Angelo Standard-Times (Texas) FORT WORTH – A 911 recording and documents released Tuesday reveal more about the possible state…
Read full articleBedbugs Infiltrate Quincy Police HQ
February 6, 2013QUINCY – The bedbugs were biting, but Quincy police believe they have neutralized the suspect.
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