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 Emergency dispatchers dealing with many mistake 911 calls

1.24.20 – WMTW – Click to watch video SCARBOROUGH, Maine  Calling 911 by accident happens more often than you think, especially through smart devices. It’s happening across the country and right here in Maine. The Scarborough Police Department posted...

Tinder to roll out panic alarm in app

1.23.20 – KIRO7 – The online dating service Tinder is making sure that its users are safe when they meet up using the app. Company officials announced the rollout of a panic button that will allow users to call authorities if a date goes dangerously...

Use of Panic Buttons Grows 

Panic button requirement approved by Sacramento officials 1.15.20 – KCRA – The Sacramento City Council approved a new ordinance Tuesday that requires hotel operators to provide panic buttons to employees. The ordinance impacts 80 hotels and motels...

Top Public Safety and Emergency Communications Trends in 2020

An increased call for interoperability between departments and districts is a rising trend in the emergency communications realm. 12.26.19 – SSI – Rave Mobile Safety CEO Todd Piett shares what he believes will be the biggest public safety and emergency...

Smith County Changes Alarm Coordinator Role

12.19.19- Tyler Telegraph – The Commissioners Court approved changes to the alarm coordinator position during Tuesday’s meeting, to allow it to transition into a role focused on outreach rather than collecting payments. The subject of voting locations was raised...

City of Pharr launches new 311 app for citizens

12.19.19 – KGBT – PHARR, Texas (KGBT) — The city of Pharr is going high-tech to keep their citizens informed. The app, called Pharr 311, offers the ability for residents to make requests, pay water bills or court fees, and register your alarm....