911 dispatchers
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Athens-Clarke County
Somebody Call 9-1-1: How it All Works
Strict procedure and technological innovation has allowed 9-1-1 centers, like those in Athens-Clarke-County, to be able to locate exactly where an emergency call is coming from. They can use this real-time information to readily dispatch the appropriate officers to the scene. RapidSOS One of the key tools 9-1-1 dispatchers…
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Athens-Clarke County
‘It Was A Big Burden’: Life as a Former-911 Dispatcher
When Megan Bocanegra started working as a 911 dispatcher, she expected it to be temporary. She’d just finished her bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and debated whether to attend graduate school. In 2005, she decided to work at the communications center in her hometown of…
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Northeast Georgia News
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Shines Light on 911 Dispatchers
Captain Jimmy Williams, 911 Director of Oconee County Sheriff’s Office National Telecommunications Week brings celebration and acknowledgment to 911 dispatchers from all over the country. This year the event is celebrated from April 10th – April 16th. By: Fernanda Perez