7.16.24 – Forbes -Matthew Polega, Forbes Councils Member, Forbes Technology Council Matt Polega is a cofounder and president at Mark43, a leading cloud-based public safety software company. 911 call centers and dispatch systems, essential for emergency...
7.13.24 – Pasadena Now City officials aim to reduce unnecessary police responses and improve public safety The City of Pasadena rolled out new slightly higher fees on July 1 for false alarms at local businesses and homes. Earlier this year, the City...
7.2.24 – City News – Ottawa A second false fire alarm offence will cost owners $500, while a third offence will cost $1,000. $1,500 fines will be handed for the fourth and subsequent offences. City staff say the policy is expected to reduce false fire...
Adobe Stock image by Just Bella 6.18.24 – SSI – Jamison Peevyhouse Many public safety agencies are still working to modernize their 911 systems and connecting to citizens in a more digitally friendly way. In a year, around 240 million 911 calls are made in...
6.13.24 – KXAN Austin – ROUND ROCK, Texas – by: Kelly Wiley. Mayra Mathis stands in the dark dispatch center inside Round Rock High School, pointing to a map of the district’s 56 schools. Before discussing changes the district is making to get its...
5.19.24 – Steamboat Pilot Callers can help by knowing when to dial emergency, non-emergency lines The same Routt County Emergency Communications dispatch staff that answers 911 emergency calls also answers thousands of non-emergency calls each year. With the...
