Yearly Archives: 2014

Some say effective leadership is a learned skill, while others claim leadership to be inherited. Maybe it’s a little bit of both. Regardless of the view point, there is no doubt that the following two individuals are proven leaders in … Continue reading →

Some of you have already heard the buzz regarding text to 9-1-1 becoming available in portions of the United States and most recently in Collier County, FL.  The overall intent of this post is to provide you with a basic … Continue reading →

CCSO Communications Division is soliciting applications for the position of Public Safety Telecommunicator. On August the 6, 2014, Communications Administrator, Melanie Bailey accompanied Human Resources Supervisor, Heather Lupinetti at a local job fair at North Port High School. The event … Continue reading →

On June 13th and July 3, 2014 Charlotte County E9-1-1 participated in the Jr. Law Academy. This was the 2nd annual Jr. Law Academy sponsored by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. The program is primarily for kids in middle school, … Continue reading →

Today, two young boys were recognized as 911 Hero’s by Charlotte County E911  On May 24, 2014, Landon Payne age 8, called 911 regarding his grandmother who was having a medical episode and could barely speak. Landon provided information about … Continue reading →

It’s been little while since our article. There have been many exciting things happening in the 911 industry and here in Charlotte County over the past couple of months.  April 2014 The month of April was National 911 Public Education … Continue reading →

With the advances in technology, it is often assumed that a 911 operator is going to know exactly where a caller is calling from regardless of what type of device he is using to make the call. That’s not necessarily … Continue reading →

In February of this year, one of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Dispatchers, Bethann Alexin was recognized by the media for saving the life of a person who had gone into cardiac arrest. Kudos go out to Operator Alexin. … Continue reading →

On December 20, 2013, Charlotte County 9-1-1 phone system officially advanced to a native IP system. (end to end Internet Protocol)  This is one of several steps necessary for Charlotte County 9-1-1 to continue paving the path towards what is known in the … Continue reading →