9-1-1 in the News

9-1-1 News
Upshur County ECC recruits a therapy dog.
"Chelsea, a two-year-old German Shepard Mix, will be a therapy dog for Telecommunicators and First Responders."
Linden Dispatcher Writes Children's Book
"The book is written for kids with special needs."
Sumter County uses AI in 9-1-1 Center
“Sumter County is using artificial intelligence to bridge the language barriers."
Accolades
Longest-Serving Tompkins County Dispatcher Retires
"Lauren Dickenson called it a career after 36 years, 9 months as a 9-1-1 dispatcher."
Celebrating a Legacy of Service: Paula Fitzgerald
"After a remarkable 25-year career in public safety, Paula Fitzgerald is bidding farewell to her role as a dispatcher."
The Wichita Police Department proudly recognizes Janet Jones as she enters a well-earned retirement.
"For 32 years and 11 months, Janet has been a steady presence within our department."
In Memoriam
Kim Brown
Andover Township, NJ
Brittany Hathaway
Cliff-Gila FD, NM
Nakeya Farrar
Durham, NC