9-1-1

Illinois State Police Moves Forward in Effort to Upgrade to Next Generation 911 (NG911) Statewide Network

Mon May 10, 2021 08:35 am Cardinal News

Announces Intent to Award Contract to AT&T Springfield, Illinois – Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly and Statewide 911 Administrator Cindy Barbera-Brelle announce that a Notice of Intent to Award (Award) was issued to […]

Recklaus Comments; Arlington Heights Village Manager Takes Cheap Shots at ComEd, Fails to Lead

Thu Nov 29, 2018 07:01 pm Cardinal News

Arcing power line on US 14 and Davis Street in Arlington Heights, including scenes from I-90 near Rolling Meadows, power out downtown Arlington Heights, a tree down on Arlington Heights Road north of Oakton Street, […]

Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District Switches to Northwest Central Dispatch 911

Thu Mar 16, 2017 02:04 pm Cardinal News

The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District’s 9-1-1 and dispatch outsourcing has switched to Northwest Central Dispatch System located in Arlington Heights beginning the month of March 2017. Barrington Countryside left CenCom 9-1-1, a suburban consolidated […]

The #1 Reason Police Should Turn Off Their Military Grade Secret Police Radio Encryption Switch: The EF-4 Tornado

Mon Apr 13, 2015 09:11 am Cardinal News

VIDEO: The EF-4 tornado that struck Ashton, Rochelle and Fairdale as it forms near Ashton, Illinois. The EF-4 tornado last week on April 9, 2015 caused destruction for 29 miles with a path that was […]

Channahon Police Chief Jeff Wold Says Computer Equipment in Dispatch System is Faulty, Puts Officers at Risk at WESCOM in Will County

Mon Feb 9, 2015 08:35 pm Cardinal News

Channahon police chief criticizes dispatch system; others in Will County agree. Channahon Police Chief Jeff Wold recently stated that his officers responded to a well-being check that turned out to be a “man with a […]

Stick with 9-1-1, Don’t Follow Hoax Advice to Dial 1-1-2 If Unmarked Police Car Has Flashing Lights Behind You

Sat Sep 27, 2014 06:26 pm Cardinal News

People may call 9-1-1 to notify police if they are concerned about validity or authenticity when they are being followed by an unmarked police car with flashing red or blue lights. However, they should ignore […]

Northwest Central Dispatch System Begins 911 Texting Capability; Voice Still Preferred

Mon Aug 18, 2014 07:45 pm Cardinal News

Beginning today, August 18, 2014, wireless phone subscribers of AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon, who are residents or visitors living, working or traveling in the Northwest Central Dispatch System service area may be able to […]

Dad Saved; “First Save” Involving PulsePoint CPR SmartPhone App in Portland Area

Thu May 29, 2014 01:28 pm Cardinal News

Scott Brawner, an off-duty Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue firefighter/paramedic, was able to help save the life of Drew Basse on May 9, 2014, because of a smartphone app known as PulsePoint, which allows 9-1-1 […]

PulsePoint, Open Police and Fire Radio Channels: You Might Consider This, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson

Sat Mar 1, 2014 05:57 pm Cardinal News

In the early 1970s the major selling point of starting a paramedic service in a fire department was the potential for saving lives with urgent care for heart attack victims and trauma victims. Advanced Life […]

Ten Remarkable Talking Points on the 9-1-1 Calls Related to the Shooting of an Arlington Heights Police Officer

Fri Dec 20, 2013 03:29 pm Cardinal News

9-1-1 telephone audio of hostage incident when an Arlington Heights police officer was shot and critically injured and a female victim as held hostage by ex-boyfriend Eric Anderson. The shooting of an Arlington Heights police […]

Arlington Heights Police 911 Calls Before, During and Following Shooting of Arlington Heights Police Officer

Mon Dec 16, 2013 08:19 pm Cardinal News

9-1-1 telephone audio of hostage incident when an Arlington Heights police officer was shot an critically injured and a female victim as held hostage by ex-boyfriend Eric Anderson. Arlington Heights Police Department and Northwest Central […]

EDITORIAL: An $11 Million Military-Grade Encrypted Police Radio System, and Vehicle Burglaries Still Spike in Arlington Heights

Thu Aug 29, 2013 05:34 pm Cardinal News

WGN TV Web Desk is reporting that Arlington Heights officials are warning residents to take precautions to protect their vehicles after a spike in vehicle burglaries that occurred this month. Police report at least 15 […]

9-1-1 CALL AUDIO: 5-Year-Old Son of R&B Star Usher Rescued with CPR After Entrapment by Swimming Pool Drain

Wed Aug 7, 2013 08:35 am Cardinal News

TMZ has obtained the 911 call placed by Usher’s aunt moments after the singer’s 5-year-old son, Usher Raymond V, nearly drowned in a pool … in which she begs the operator to send help ASAP. […]

House Fire Destroys Inverness Home on Carnoustie Ln Near Palatine Rd and Ela Rd, as Northwest Central Dispatch 911 Mutual Aid Dispatch Radio Fails

Tue Jul 16, 2013 07:44 pm Cardinal News

VIDEO: Fireground operations and tender (water tanker) shuttle operations on Carnoustie Lane near Palatine Road and Ela Road in Inverness [VIDEO CREDIT: Larry Shapiro]. Palatine Rural firefighter/paramedics and Inverness police responded about 4:50 PM Tuesday […]

New Report Form Uses Technology to Crowdsource Severe Weather and Damage Observations for Northwest Suburbs

Wed Jun 12, 2013 08:26 am Cardinal News

Today The Cardinal — Arlingtoncardinal.com introduces a form for submitting severe weather observations and damage observations throughout the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The form will serve as a tool to crowdsource citizen weather observations and […]

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