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Cassidian Completes Core Network for the German BOS TETRA Network
October 7, 2013Cassidian integrated the 62nd switch into the BOS core network, thus making it available throughout Germany.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Draft Standard for Common Incident Disposition Codes for Data Exchange
October 3, 2013APCO International released for comments a Candidate American National Standard (ANS) that identifies a list of “Common Disposition Codes for Data Exchange.”
Read full articleUnderstanding the Dispatcher’s Job
October 1, 2013Let’s take a minute to recognize the significance of dispatchers, the crucial role they play in our lives and what an important asset they can be.
Read full articleChrysler Announces New 9-1-1 Alert System
October 1, 2013Chrysler Group LLC recently announced that, as part of its new suite of connected services called Uconnect Access, select vehicles now come equipped with a built-in data connection as well as a 9-1-1 button on the rear-view mirror.
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.
Read full articleCandidate for Maryland County Executive Applauds Move to Cut Dispatch Times
September 30, 2013Joanna Conti issued a statement Friday applauding the new protocol county officials say has slashed call processing times in half. The protocol decreases the time dispatchers spend talking to 911 callers, allowing the calls to be processed quicker and for dispatchers to perform additional functions.
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