New Dispatch System, Mobile CAD to Better Connect 911 & First Responders
Brian Short, director of Vance County Emergency Operations, was on WIZS’ Town Talk program Tuesday to provide updates on the 911 call center’s new computer-aided dispatch system.
Short, who has been the director of emergency operations since 1997, said his entire staff has been working diligently on replacing the old computer system over the past two months. “We replaced our entire system at significant cost, but it was a cost that was covered by the 911 surcharge fees that everyone pays on their cell phone and landline phone bills.”
As with any new system, Short said staff members and telecommunicators are still learning the ropes. “We are still recovering from the update and learning the new system. People are becoming more proficient every day.”
“We had 19 years to get used to the old system,” said Short. “The new system does so much more and improves our ability to get help to people quicker.”
The second phase of the new system includes a Mobile CAD component that will essentially place the new computer-aided dispatch system used in the call center into the vehicles of first responders.
“Our goal is to have every responder online with the system by this Christmas, including police cars, sheriff cars, fire trucks, ambulances and animal control officers,” Short said.
Mobile CAD will allow the call center to view every responders’ location on a map at all times, thus allowing telecommunicators to assign the available officer that can respond the quickest to an emergency situation.
The mobile system will also provide responders with more detailed information about a location including codes for gated communities, after-hours contact information for businesses and a call-history of a particular address.
According to Short, he and Assistant Director Jason Reavis, along with several police officers, are currently beta testing the mobile system and “getting the bugs out” before going live.
“It [mobile system] enables us to respond much quicker and allows for real-time sharing of data between the call center and the field units,” said Short.
Oxford’s ‘Music on Main’ Series Continues With BIG LOVE
-Information courtesy the Oxford NC, Historic Downtown Facebook page
Music on Main – Downtown Oxford
Friday, August 24, 2018, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Streets will begin closing at 3 p.m.
Performance by BIG LOVE.
Bring a lawn chair, blanket, bug spray and your dancing shoes for a night of family fun!
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Maria Parham Health’s Volunteer Services to Host “Books Are Fun” Sale
-Information courtesy Lisa Radford, Volunteer Coordinator, Maria Parham Health
Attention Book Lovers…
Volunteer Services of Maria Parham Health will be hosting a “Books Are Fun” sale in the John T. Church classroom on Wednesday, September 19 fro 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Thursday, September 20 from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This sale brings a variety of gadgets, electronics (toys, speakers, health items), pots/pans, books and so much more.
Open to the public.
City of Oxford Seeking Local Photographs for Annual Greeting Card
-Information courtesy the City of Oxford website
The City of Oxford would like to feature local scenes on the front of its annual greeting card. We invite photographers of all ages, backgrounds and experience levels to enter their best photos for a chance to be featured on the front of the City of Oxford’s 2018 or 2019 card, with authorship specified on the back of the card.
To be eligible, the photo must be taken within the City limits and must be scenes that are appropriate for winter or the holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Year’s.
Entries may be submitted in person to the City Clerk at City Hall, 300 Williamsboro Street, Oxford, or by emailing the picture and a brief description of the picture to cbowen@oxfordnc.org.
For more information, please contact Oxford City Hall at 919-603-1100.
Upchurch Charged With Two Counts of Assault With a Deadly Weapon
-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff
On August 17, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Danny Clark Upchurch, a Franklin County resident. Danny Clark Upchurch was charged with two (2) counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury.
This incident is alleged to have occurred on August 5, 2018, at a residence on Ronald Tharrington Road, Louisburg, N.C. 27549.
Danny Clark Upchurch was given an $80,000 bond.
Danny Clark Upchurch – 40 River Forest Lane ~ Kittrell, N.C. 27544
On August 17, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Unit arrested Danny Clark Upchurch, a Franklin County resident. Upchurch was charged with two (2) counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury.
Vance Co. Water Topic of Tuesday’s Called Commissioners’ Meeting
-Information courtesy Jordan D. McMillen, County Manager, Vance County
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
This memorandum will serve as notice that Chairman Thomas S. Hester, Jr. has called a special meeting for Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 5 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.
The purpose of the special meeting is to:
1. Convene the Vance County Water District Board and hear a report from the Water Planning Committee concerning the following:
- Awarding a contract for construction of Phase 3 of the County Water System.
- Phase 1B update and authorization of next steps.
- Establishing base rates for 3-inch, 4-inch and 6-inch water meters.
2. Convene the Board of Commissioners to enter closed session to discuss a legal matter.
3. Other items as necessary.
Granville Co. Public Schools Celebrate Arrival of New Teachers
-Information courtesy Dr. Stan Winborne, Public Information Officer, Granville County Public Schools
On Friday, August 17, 2018, Granville County Public Schools, elected officials, and members of the community celebrated the arrival of NEW teachers to the district. These amazing educators from around the world joined the GCPS family to serve the students of our community.
The 2018 Teacher of the Year, Kimberly Allison (8th Grade Math GC Hawley Middle School) shared her thoughts with the new educators, “You will have great days, and you will have challenging days, but just remember the reason you are there is to make a difference in the life of a child. Go forth and be the inspiration!”
The Granville County Public Schools’ new hires for 2018 include: 1st row: Dani Labrada, Samantha Stewart, Jorge Castaneda, Ife Wilkins, Jennifer Garbutt, Devin Holman 2nd row: Karrie Holt, Brittany Hollowell, Shelbi Preston, Cynthia Wrenn, Roniecia Mack, Sonya Holloway, Tara Baker 3rd row: Bethany Young, Brittany Taylor-Wright, Katrina Tunstall, Holly Navo, Abby Henry, Pooja Vittal, Carol Jon Foxx 4th row: Sharetta Savage, Mary Breedlove, Tiffany Clawson, Morgan Forehand, Ann Peters, Brittany Perkins 5th row: Courtney Finley, Mallory Strelecky, Emily Parham, Abby Kate Lumpkins, Xan Sibley, Annabelle Goller, Leslie Canady 6th row: Andrew Lucas, Kevin Endres, Tivon Abney, Tyrone Fox. (Photo courtesy GCPS)
Aycock Rec. Center to Offer Saturday Swim Lessons This Fall
-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center
Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks will offer fall swim lessons at the Aycock Recreation Center for ages 3 – adults. Beginning Saturday, September 15, 2018, lessons will be held each subsequent Saturday through Saturday, October 20.
The fee for the series of six lessons is $30. Registration forms and fees are due by Thursday, September 13.
For additional information, including class times by age, please see the posted flyer below.
Contact:
Lauren Newlin, Aquatics Program Supervisor
lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us ~ (252) 438-3160
https://ci.henderson.nc.us/departments/recreation-and-parks/
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