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DeSoto 9-1-1 Budget OK’d for $3.9M
October 4, 2012The DeSoto District Emergency 911 Commission this week approved a budget for fiscal 2013 beginning Monday that will spend an expected $3.9 million, while they plan to hoard some funds for state-mandated radio system replacement in three years that’s expected to cost from $5 million to $8 million.
Read full articleLawyer Says 9-1-1 Fund Not Misused
October 4, 2012An attorney representing Kanawha County in a lawsuit that alleges the existence of a “slush fund” at the Metro 911 Center said records indicate there was no misappropriation of funds.
Read full articleBurnham Dad Delivers Baby at Home with Help of 9-1-1 Dispatcher
October 4, 2012BELFAST, Maine — Emergency Dispatcher Stephanie Lunt cuddled baby Abigaille Jade Johnston in her arms Thursday afternoon at the beginning of her shift at the Waldo County Regional Communications Center.
Read full articleSupervisors OK Cell Tower Deal
October 4, 2012A communications tower that officials said will enhance service in eastern DeSoto County has won approval from supervisors.
Read full articleGUILTY PLEA: Ex-9-1-1 Dispatcher Molested Teen Girl
September 27, 2012A longtime Kanawha County Metro 9-1-1 dispatcher admitted Thursday to sexual abuse charges linked to the fondling of his teenage stepdaughter.
Read full articleNew Board to Tackle 9-1-1 Sales Tax Logistics
September 27, 2012A panel of nine Boone County residents is being formed to make recommendations to the Boone County Commission regarding a proposed 9-1-1 sales tax.
Read full articleTiff Over Cameras Not Trivial
September 27, 2012The cameras were installed downtown as a defense against anarchists or other mischief-makers during the RNC, paid for by a federal grant to help Tampa with security expenses. The city gets to keep them. Reddick, among others, wants Buckhorn to consider moving some of the cameras from downtown to higher-need areas such as parking garages or Ybor City.
Read full articleRe-Evaluating Emergency Response System
September 27, 2012Last month’s fire at a recycling plant in Ghent, N.Y., created all kinds of confusion in Southern Berkshire County when reports surfaced that a toxic chemical plume from the blaze might be headed in that direction. Fortunately, that didn’t happen, but the incident proved that even in these days of instantaneous media, emergency communications in the region must be handled better.
Read full articleDaughter Won’t Get Beer, So Man Calls 9-1-1
September 27, 2012A Florida man allegedly called 9-1-1 to accuse his daughter of assault because she wouldn’t get him more beer.
Read full articleProposal Would Give Park Patrol to MPD
September 27, 2012Milwaukee police would take over lakefront and park patrols, as well as more of the 9-1-1 emergency call system, from Milwaukee County, under a plan announced Monday by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.
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