New public safety system unveiled

Clayton County E911 recently revealed the final phase of the $23 million Clayton County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funded Public Safety Digital Network, an advanced, encrypted radio system that features the new Automatic Vehicle Locator, according to a press release.

First responders demonstrated how the AVL works at a public event on Nov. 1 at the Clayton County Police Headquarters.

Public safety vehicles are equipped with the Automated Vehicle Locato, a Global Positioning System and Wi-Fi. The PSDN improvements allow dispatch information to be sent directly to computers in public safety vehicles in real-time, elim- inating the chance for error from verbal instruction. This reduces the time dispatchers are on the radio and increases the time dispatchers are on calls to ensure accurate information.

The AVL system selects the closest vehicle using maps and Computer Aided Dispatch for each call. The Global Position System automatically routes the vehicles to the call location. This collaborative effort by the Clayton County Fire Department, Emergency Management Services, Police and Sheriff ’s Office combines theneeds of multiple agencies into a single, comprehensive plan to help all public safety departments operate more efficiently.

“Citizens consistently expect better transparency from public safety agencies. The enhancements to the Clayton County E911 Communications Center highlights our shared commitment to better service, transparency, and accountability to the community,” said Chief of Police Kevin Roberts.

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