Issue Archive: November/December 2007

A new police department and 9-1-1 center, Elk Grove PD encourages their dispatch staff to look outside what would be considered regular duties, by participating in community events and department-wide activities.

At Oregan's Willamette Valley Communications Center, the implementation of IPC's IQ/CAD system has smoothed and improved operations in the department, helping with critical day-to-day jobs.

When developing a new or renovated communications center, there are generally four options to consider: new construction, remodeling, adding-on or adapting an existing facility to function as a communications center.

Poison information centers have a number of core missions. Most importantly, they exist to promote the reduction of morbidity and mortality that is associated with both unintentional and intentional exposure to poisons.

Despite the reduced population and surrounding conditions of the parish, the St. Bernard Parish 9-1-1 communications center is getting back up on its feet.