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Updated Idaho Center Looks to Future Needs, Innovation
October 9, 2013The newly renovated Bonneville County Emergency Communications Center handles all first-responder calls throughout Idaho Falls and Bonneville County, as well as the communities of Ucon, Iona and Swan Valley.
Read full articlePolice: Passenger Rants at 9-1-1 after Friend’s DUI Arrest in Illinois
October 7, 2013Figuratively speaking, Crystal Taborn, of Joliet, didn’t take things lying down after Naperville police arrested her friend for drunken driving.
Read full articleNew Law Targets 9-1-1 Call Abuse in Washington City
October 7, 2013Using the emergency line in Spokane for anything other than to “report a situation that requires prompt service in order to preserve or protect human life or health or property” is now outlawed.
Read full articleYoutube Video Explores New Salt Lake City 9-1-1 Center
October 7, 2013A video released by the Salt Lake City Police Department gives the public an inside look into the police headquarter’s new 9-1-1 center.
Read full articleLightning Zaps Don’t Silence 9-1-1 Dispatch System in Tennessee
October 7, 2013A lightning strike that knocked out two first-response dispatcher consoles in Hernando didn’t shock DeSoto Emergency 9-1-1 District system managers.
Read full articleJacksonville Moving to Digital 911 System
September 30, 2013Those calling 911 will be able to send texts, videos and pictures of emergencies to operators.
Read full articlePennsylvania 9-1-1 Center to Get New Equipment
September 30, 2013Westmoreland County commissioners on Thursday approved a $400,000 upgrade for the county’s emergency dispatch center, which eventually could enable it to take on additional duties.
Read full articleCellphone Calls to 9-1-1 Pose Problems When Dispatchers Can’t Find Location
September 30, 2013Emergency calls made from cellphones can delay first responders if callers don’t know where they are or can’t say it.
Read full articleOklahoma Prisoner Dials 9-1-1 to Report Escape
September 30, 2013Prisoner Joshua Silverman passed up a taste of freedom this week and called the police instead.
Read full articleGeorgia County Commissioners to Scrutinize E-911 Proposal
September 30, 2013Stephens County commissioners will take a closer look at a proposed maintenance services agreement for recording equipment at the county’s E-911 facility.
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