College of DuPage students will be able to obtain a nationally recognized certification to become 911 public safety telecommunicators through a new program launching this fall. COD's new 911 Public ...

The coronavirus has forced many people to work remotely but not everyone can do that including 9-1-1 dispatchers. All throughout this week, they are being recognized for the work they are doing to ...

"9-1-1...what is your emergency?" When an individual dials 9-1-1, it’s probably not their best day. Public safety telecommunicators answer the call and coordinate ...

The graduation completes the two-week course for the students representing 11 different law enforcement or communication ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An estimated 350,000 sudden cardiac arrest (SAC) events occur in the United States annually, typically resulting in a call to 911. But what if emergency medical services don’t ...

Behind the Badge is a weekly series to introduce people to the men and women dedicated to serving the community. This week, ...

New Hampshire 911 is recognizing its 2025 Telecommunicator of the Year, Martha "Marti" Dennerly. Officials say Dennerly has been credited with five confirmed cardiac arrest saves in the past 15 months ...

NORRISTOWN – People call 911 in times of crisis and someone is there to answer. Those within the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety were recognized by officials in honor of National Public ...

Lancaster County Career & Technology Center is partnering with a Lancaster County government emergency dispatching service to provide students telecommunicator training starting in the 2024-25 school ...

The national emergency hotline has been in place for more than 50 years. It provides safety and security for millions of Americans who rely on calling 911 during a crisis. About 240 million calls are ...

HOUSTON – It’s been a tough week for our men and women in blue in Houston and Harris County. A senior police telecommunicator at the Houston Emergency Center is helping make a difference in officers’ ...