Dispatch Section 1

The Wireless communications and Public Safety Act (911 Act)

took effect in 1999. Established 911 as the national emergency phone number and put other mandates in place to preserve the integrity of emergency services.

What was the Detroit PD radio call sign named?

KOP

PSTs

are held to a high standard of professionalism due to their role in both public and responder safety and in maintaining the public's trust in a dept.

The enhanced 911 system was introduced

in Orange County, FL in 1980

The 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification (F.S 401.465)

requires students to participate in an approved training program consisting of at least 232 hours.

In 1981, Califfornia declared

the first National Public Safety Telecommunicators week as a nod to the voices behind the headset

The Detroit PD

used the first one way radio communications in 1928. The Dept. radio call sign was named "KOP" and music was played in between broadcasts.

Bayonne, New Jersey

used the first two way radio in 1933

The first 911 call was made in

Haleyville, Alabama in 1968

NG911

allows callers to send text messages, photos, and videos to PSAPs.

Florida State statue number for the 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification

F.S 401.465

The Detroit PD used the first one way radio communications in what year?

1928

Bayonne, New Jersey implemented the first two way radio in what year?

1933

Haleyville, Alabama made the first 911 call in what year?

1968

Orange County FL introduced the first enhanced 911 system in what year?

1980

The Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act, took effect in what year?

1999