"Comm Center"
Dubuque E9-1-1 Center Seeks New Communication System
July 29, 2015Faced with outdated radio equipment that must be replaced soon, emergency responders in Dubuque County say a recent veto by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad will make it more difficult for local 9-1-1 dispatch centers to make necessary upgrades and meet federal standards.
Read full articleTexting to 9-1-1 Now an Option in Botetourt County, Va.
June 12, 2015Botetourt County residents can now send text messages to 9-1-1 as part of recent improvements to the county’s emergency communications center.
Read full articleTenn. 9-1-1 Dispatch Center Project Set for Bids
June 3, 2015McMinn County, Tenn., officials are nearly ready to take bids for construction of an almost 6,000-square-foot, bunker-style 9-1-1 dispatch center that is more secure, has more space for dispatchers and future growth and can fend off Mother Nature at her worst.
Read full articleAPCO International Announces 2015 Award Winners
May 21, 2015APCO International is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Public Safety Communications Awards and Technology in Leadership Awards. The winners will be recognized during the Opening General Session at APCO 2015, APCO’s Annual Conference & Expo taking place August 16-19 in Washington, DC.
Read full articleOhio County Discusses Dispatch Outlook
March 19, 2015Miami County public safety leaders and elected officials will be hearing more about options for how police, fire and EMS workers communicate on the job.
Read full articleNon-US Satellites Prohibited for Emergency 9-1-1 Calls
January 29, 2015Emergency call location improvements will not be aided by non-US satellite system.
Read full articleHappy Holidays from APCO & PSC
December 22, 2014APCO and PSC would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those of you who are working over the holidays, and to all of you who work hard all year round. We appreciate your dedication and service.
Read full articleFrontier Communications, Post Falls PD upgrade 9-1-1 dispatch center
November 4, 2014The Post Falls Police Department turned to Frontier for a state-of-the-art solution to position itself for “next generation 911,” including texting and video capabilities.
Read full articleFate of Dispatch Center Up in Air
November 3, 2014West Carrollton officials weigh joining county’s regional center.
Read full articleAlberta Health Services Adds Third Communication Center to Solacom System
October 31, 2014Guardian Next Generation 9-1-1 system is being expanded to host 21 call-taking positions at a third EMS dispatch center in Calgary.
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