MADISON, Conn., Dec. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office has completed a major upgrade to their 911 Call Handling system by implementing PowerPhone's Total Response solution to include CACH software. Total Response consists of software, training and procedures providing a higher standard of 911 call handling.
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Total Response is a proven, integrated approach to emergency call handling that takes the entirety of a caller's situation into account and encourages call takers to truly listen to callers. Leavenworth County will achieve greater consistency in the call handling process and a reduction in liability through the use of training, tools and assessment in the Total Response solution.
The launch of Total Response, which goes live on December 15, 2015, has been months in the making. The Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office entered into agreement with PowerPhone to provide 911 call-handling training and equipment in July, 2015. Since then, all emergency communications dispatchers have completed Emergency Medical and Law Enforcement Dispatch certifications. Certification consists of a rigorous training curriculum and assessment and lasts for two years.
Implementation of Total Response includes the use of computer-aided call handling (CACH) software that provides 911 operators with over eighty different call-handling protocols for different emergency types like motor vehicle accidents, fires or crimes in progress, and medical emergencies. The software communicates through an open API for a clean interface with computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software SunGard to seamlessly provide emergency responders with a call's information prior to arrival on scene.
The Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office provides emergency dispatch services for four law enforcement agencies, Emergency Medical Services and thirteen Fire departments within Leavenworth County. Sheriff Andy Dedeke said he was pleased that his office was able to provide this service to the citizens of and visitors to Leavenworth County. "This is another example of the Sheriff's Office working in partnership with our community," Dedeke said.
When calling 911 after December 15th, citizens will see an immediate impact from the implementation of PowerPhone's Total Response. Total Response call handling protocols allow 911 Telecommunicators to do a full risk assessment at the incident scene so that 911 callers get the right skills sent for their emergency situation. Additionally, Call Handlers offer important pre-arrival instructions to 911 callers prior to arrival of responders on scene. Pre-arrival instructions can range from turning on a light and unlocking the door to performing life-saving medical procedures like CPR, or even delivering a baby.
About PowerPhone
PowerPhone, a 31-year-old privately-held Connecticut corporation, is a leading provider of emergency communications technology, consulting and training. PowerPhone's single-system Total Response approach to emergency communications ensures consistent call handling and the highest standard of care. As the first organization to develop integrated protocols for police, fire and emergency medical dispatch, PowerPhone has helped raise standards for call handling throughout the world. For more information, visit www.PowerPhone.com.
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