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Dubuque (Iowa) Law Enforcement Touts New Time-Saving Software System
August 27, 2014The software allows basic information collected by 9-1-1 dispatchers during an emergency call to be filled into reports. The software also gives crews mobile access to plans for certain buildings to help them more effectively respond to emergencies.
Read full article9-1-1 Dispatcher Receives $1,000 Public Safety Scholarship
August 27, 2014In its tenth year, LEEP has awarded some $123,000 in Dream scholarships to students showing a demonstrated interest in public service/law enforcement careers.
Read full articleSilent Key: David Binns
August 26, 2014David Binns was an active Commercial Member of APCO for more than 30 years, and was a familiar face on the APCO conference exhibit floor, always with a big Texas smile and welcoming handshake.
Read full articleGeneral Dynamics Awarded Contract to Implement Massachusetts Statewide Next-Generation 9-1-1 System
August 25, 2014General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a contract to develop, implement and operate the Massachusetts Next Generation (NG9-1-1) emergency communications system that will allow emergency personnel to accept service requests through new technologies, providing real-time data and communication.
Read full articleNaples (Fla.) to Consider Joining Area Agencies in Switch to Closest-Unit Emergency Response
August 22, 2014The staff report envisions a situation in which neighboring departments will come into the city more often than city units will go into them. That could lead to those neighboring departments seeking money from Naples to cover the costs.
Read full articleSilent Key: Bob Moesch
August 22, 2014Moesch exhibited integrity, reliability, dependability and dedication throughout his APCO career.
Read full articleSalt Lake (Utah) County Council Lines Up Behind Unified 9-1-1 System
August 21, 2014An interlocal agreement has been reached between Salt Lake City, which operates off one dispatch platform, and the trustees of Valley Emergency Communications Center (VECC).
Read full articleE-9-1-1 Equipment Upgrade to Cost $1.524M in Stephens County (Ga.)
August 21, 2014The last time the topic of bids for equipment and infrastructure went before the commission for consideration, county officials tabled discussion of the matter.
Read full articleMorton (N.D.) Eyes Merging Dispatchers with Burleigh System
August 21, 2014The concept would go back to the Mandan-Morton advisory board after they receive comments from the Bismarck area entities. If interest is strong, the proposal will move to the Morton County Commission.
Read full articleCMED Trying to Chart a New Course Forward
August 21, 2014Focusing just on medical “patching” to connect accident scenes to hospitals, mutual aid and mass casualty coordination has enabled CMED to implement an across-the-board 30 percent cut in fees.
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