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Three Ways You Can Support 911 Dispatchers as First Responders While dispatchers may not be out in the field handling emergency situations, they are the first to respond when someone calls 911. They are the lifeline that connects the caller to police, fire and EMS. Dispatchers must think under pressure and act instantly to coordinate tactical dispatch, all while handling caller concerns and documenting important information. There are several states and counties that recognize dispatchers as first responders, but there is still work to be done. Share this article with your networks to help spread the word and explore steps that you can take to support the work https://lnkd.in/gkVHJr9y
Three Ways You Can Support 911 Dispatchers as First Responders
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Since 2021, the GPL has helped alternative 911 emergency response programs work to ensure community members in crisis receive the right response at the right time. This often includes working with jurisdictions to develop dispatch protocols, which are critical to connecting unarmed responders to appropriate calls for service. A new report from Center for American Progress, Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP), and Policing Project at NYU Law explores how cities are dispatching these teams to 911 calls, answers frequently asked questions, and shares lessons learned from cities who have been able to successfully dispatch community responders to a large volume of calls.
Dispatching Community Responders to 911 Calls
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Forewarning - this will be a long post. It's just a hypothesis, but after seeing the multi-aspect approach Los Angeles is taking to improve security on Metro, I thought about how public transit agencies across America could address passenger safety. This requires a four-tier approach, and all four tiers must work in tandem with each other: *Tier 1 - More Ambassadors: Transit agencies should hire more ambassadors and distribute them to groups of stations across the system instead of just at the most popular stations. Not only will they be a good resource for customers to ask for directions and assistance, but Ambassadors act as a formal set of eyes and ears who can quickly report (not intervene in) criminal or emergency events. *Tier 2 - Incident Response Division: Transit agencies should stop contracting with private security especially and develop their own in-house Transit Police and Transit EMT Divisions. The Transit Police are not armed with a gun and are strictly trained in the practice of de-escalation. The Transit EMTs (based on London Underground's Incident Response Unit) can deal with small medical emergencies on the system before they become a big problem that could halt service. All members of a Transit IRD should ideally be assigned to work or patrol groups of stations that are within a neighborhood or community they are familiar with, unless a certain situation requires more personnel at any one station. *Tier 3 - Mental Health/Housing Support: Transit agencies should work with the County (or Counties) to have mental health and housing ambassadors assigned specifically on transit to approach and help members of the houseless community find places to live and resources they can reach out to. Even if they don't take it, the presence and repeated polite offers from these particular ambassadors may convince houseless individuals to stop inhabiting transit simply because they are tired of being offered resources that they don't want. *Tier 4 - The Passengers: Transit agencies must provide tools to their riders that can be used to aid Incident Response teams with issues on the system or personal concerns, and this should go beyond just advertising the security phone number everywhere. This can be as simple as providing a local Transit Watch App (like Los Angeles Metro and Philadelphia SEPTA do), or providing blue-lit emergency call boxes on each platform (similar to what SDSU does on its Main Campus). This four-tier approach is complex and expensive: no lie. But if transit agencies were to take the initiative, and elected officials don't let the short-term price tag scare them, then we could come out of the other side of this tunnel with safer and more enjoyable transit as an option for mobility.
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This is great advice for everyone not just Texans. As #911 centers nationwide experience staffing issues and increased call volume it is important to know if a call is actually an #emergency or can it be handled by #311. 311 is a simple way to report problems or ask questions without tying up emergency lines. 311 can forward complaints to local government, local utilities, and other public services to get the problem fixed or answer questions. So, before you call the police, consider whether or not your concern is an emergency. But of course, if you do have an emergency including serious injury, fire in your home, or anything life or death never hesitate to call 911. #publicsafety #911dispatch #nonemergency #cityservices
Ten Times When Texans Need to Call 311 Instead of 911
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Learn how Koorsen helps ensure that communication between firefighters, police and emergency medical services is not impaired during an emergency in buildings and offices. What Are Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES)? https://hubs.la/Q02389vB0
What Are Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES)?
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Here's another article on non-emergency calls to 911. What's your take on educating the public in an effort to save resources (yes, that means 911 operators) for true emergencies? Do we take for granted that the public knows 911 is for emergencies only?
Dayton-area 911 operators being flooded by non-emergency calls
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As we continue County Government Month with a focus on justice and public safety, let's shine a spotlight on our 911 dispatchers! 911 dispatchers exhibit remarkable composure and quick thinking, ensuring timely assistance during crises. Despite the immense pressure and emotional strain, their unwavering dedication saves lives and serves our communities heroically. If you ever need 911 assistance here's what to expect when you call. 1️⃣ Know your location! If you are unsure of your location our dispatchers have multiple tools to help locate you quickly thanks to WPH2 & RapidSOS. 2️⃣ After confirming your location, our dispatchers will ask for your name & phone number, then inquire about the emergency. 3️⃣ Be clear & concise about your emergency. 4️⃣ Dispatchers may ask follow-up questions, but rest assured, it won't delay emergency responders. 5️⃣ Our goal: to dispatch calls within 62 seconds of answering, aligning with NENA standards (National Emergency Number Association). Thank you to our dedicated dispatchers for their crucial role in keeping our community safe! #911Dispatch #PublicSafety #forwardtogether #clermontcounty #ohio
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ALERT: For anyone who has a hidden device due to a domestic violence situation. Today, Wednesday, October 4th, FEMA is testing the national emergency alert system at approximately: 11:20 am / Pacific Time 12:20 pm / Mountain Time 1:20 pm / Central Time 2:20 pm / Eastern Time These tests are sent out by authorized government agencies to ensure that every cellphone can receive warnings about national emergencies. While these alerts are invaluable for public safety, they can pose risks to domestic violence survivors who have hidden phones by alerting the abuser that the phone exists. IMPORTANT --- > If you have a hidden phone because you are in a domestic violence situation, and don't want it to make noise, you MUST turn it off during this time. This alert may sound when the phone is powered back on. Please turn it on only when it is safe to do so. Learn more and find additional safety tips: https://bit.ly/3PXv43C #domesticviolenceawareness #techsafety
Emergency Alerts and Hidden Devices — Safety Net Project
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A new national survey finds 82% of 911 Dispatchers say their emergency communication centers are understaffed. Not good. Add that to well-documented concerns about fire, EMS and law enforcement recruitment, retention and staffing, and volunteer fire/EMS-specific staffing challenges, and a perfect “public safety” storm is brewing in many areas. While there are numerous solutions, it falls to local government officials to ultimately determine what’s best for those dialing 9-1-1. It’s an elected official's opportunity to genuinely represent their constituents when that caller is having a really bad day. It’s a chance to decide how quickly the emergency calls are answered and processed…how quick the response is-and how many highly trained, qualified, prepared and well lead folks are involved in every aspect of that caller's emergency. Basic local government stuff based upon local economic stuff, in what is inarguably the most critical role of local government-taking care of those who dial 9-1-1. Check out this story about the 911 survey information: https://lnkd.in/eDsGTX4t
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Did you know that we get butt dials ALL the time? If you accidentally call 911 and they call you back, please answer the call. We need to confirm whether there is indeed an emergency. Explain the situation, inform us that it was an accidental dial, and reassure us that there is no emergency. This helps prevent unnecessary dispatch of first responders and saves you the embarrassment of them showing up at your door. #911 #IamNTECC #DispatchLifestyle #ServeAndProtect
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