National Sheriffs’ Association Statement on the Neighborhood Watch Tragedy in...
Alexandria, VA – For nearly four decades, the Neighborhood Watch Program (housed within the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA)) has worked to unite law enforcement agencies, private organizations,...
View ArticleNational Governors Association Announces D Block Implementation Meeting
WASHINGTON—The recent passage of legislation to reallocate a portion of the spectrum (D block) to create a nationwide communications network for first responders is a cornerstone of making the nation’s...
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Pinterest & Police
By Lauri Stevens In the U.S., Pinterest users are reported to be 83% female. The Kansas City Police Department has started a board catering to women in policing. Another day, another social networking...
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Prince George’s County 9-1-1 Video
Prince George’s County 911 Center explains the call taking and dispatching process. This 12-minute video offers a high-level overview of how the 9-1-1 system works. It’s a good example of a public...
View ArticleCounty Commissioner Allegedly Bullies Dispatcher
By Amanda Brannon, Reporter, WCTI News Channel 12, WASHINGTON – A Beaufort County commissioner was heard allegedly bullying a 911 dispatcher. Here is the entire recorded conversation: Dispatcher:...
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Discretionary Actions, Such as the Decisions of Dispatchers, Not a Basis for...
Photo istock/Kuzma Below is a link to an October 26 opinion of the Tennessee Court of Appeals at Nashville in the case of Gregory v. Metro. The case arose following an auto accident that resulted in...
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‘Santa’ Comforts Children Over the Air
Bruce Nedelka Photo courtesy of Bill Tiernan, The Virginian-Pilot The 7-year-old girl was afraid. Very afraid. A few minutes earlier, she had accidentally knocked down her two-year-old sister, who then...
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Dispatcher Keeps Girl Calm During Home Robbery
15-year old hid in closet while calling 9-1-1 ABC News – The dispatcher talked a young girl through a frightening robbery. Watch More News Videos at ABC | Technology News | Celebrity News
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National Response Framework, 2nd Edition Released
The National Response Framework is a guide to how the nation responds to all types of disasters and emergencies. It is built on scalable, flexible, and adaptable concepts identified in the National...
View ArticleHouse Members Applaud FCC Vote on 9-1-1 Standards
Washington – House Co-Chairs of the Next Gen 9-1-1 Caucus, Reps. John Shimkus (R-Ill.) and Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.), applauded the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) for voting in favor of proposed...
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