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Police dispatchers honored
December 7, 2010 7:04 PM
The Colorado Springs Police Department dispatch center has been named an "Emergency Medical Dispatch Center of Excellence" by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. The Colorado Springs dispatch center was the 18th center in the world to be awarded this highest distinction for their comprehensive implementation and compliance with... more » -
State Patrol issues report on dispatch delay
May 18, 2010 5:44 PM
The Colorado State Patrol has taken administrative action against four employees involved in an episode last December that lead to the death of a motorist on Interstate 25 between Colorado Springs and Pueblo. In the early morning hours of December 17, 2009, a call came in about a crash... more » -
Canon City 911 system down for much of the day
April 8, 2010 12:12 AM
Towns and cities across Southern Colorado struggled to deal with downed phone lines and Canon City's 911 system wasn't spared. "People could not get through to us." explains Capt. Allen Cooper with Canon City PD, "We had a major failure on our 911 system. It was essentially out around all... more » -
New system helps Pueblo fire crews respond faster
January 28, 2010 3:54 PM
The Pueblo Fire Department is using new technology to respond to emergencies faster. It's an automated dispatch system, that can alert fire crews moments after a 9-1-1 call comes in. "We found we have an average of over 2 minutes for our dispatch period," said Shawn Shelton, Assistant Chief, Pueblo... more »
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