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Officials Look into Mute Alert Message
August 2, 2012Emergency officials in Ohio are trying to determine why an Amber Alert that went out Sunday night on cable TV did not include audio.
Read full articleState Radio Systems Upgrade Could Cut Regional Dispatchers Out of The Loop
August 2, 2012Maine: Regional dispatchers are worried they will be out of the communications loop after state public safety departments such as state police, warden and forestry services and marine patrol upgrade their radio communication systems from analog to digital.
Read full article4.9 GHz Band
August 2, 2012The purpose of these proposed rules is to invigorate and maximize use of the 4.9 GHz band and attract more users while improving spectrum efficiency. The Commission seeks comment on formal coordination requirements, expanded eligibility, how the band can complement the 700 MHz public safety broadband network, technical rule changes, aeronautical mobile operations, interoperability standards, and deployment reporting.
Read full articleChief Deputy Heading Metro 9-1-1
August 2, 2012West Virginia: With no opponent in the November election, John Rutherford already was slated to move from his chief deputy role into the county sheriff seat now held by his brother, Mike.
Read full articleAuditor Slams Oakland Police on Oversight of Technology Systems
August 2, 2012Oakland police have squandered nearly $2 million over the past five years on technology systems that were never used or underutilized, a city auditor’s report has found.
Read full articleLoss of 9-1-1 Service Raises Questions
August 2, 2012Warren County, Ohio, was left without 911 service for more than 14 hours in the wake of a catastrophic windstorm in late June and officials are still trying to determine why.
Read full articlePhone Bills Go Up As 9-1-1 Fees Hiked
August 2, 2012St. Joseph County, Ind., residents can expect to pay more now for all types of phone service, including wireless and voice over Internet protocol, or VoIP, thanks to a new state law that establishes standard 911 fees across the state.
Read full articlePower Outage Disrupts Phone Service in Philly Suburbs
July 26, 2012The Philadelphia Inquirer A power outage at a Verizon facility in Wayne today knocked out telephone and Internet service to…
Read full articleBurleigh Votes to Start Work on 9-1-1 Texting System
July 25, 2012The Burleigh County Commission has voted to set up the groundwork for an emergency 911 texting system. If all goes on schedule, cellphone users in Burleigh County could post emergencies through this method sometime in 2014.
Read full articleJackson County Launches New 9-1-1 System
July 25, 2012HOLTON – A nearly $500,000 new 911 system was up and running Tuesday in Jackson County that features sophisticated mapping technology and the ability to keep detailed statistics on calls.
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