Guest guest Posted December 17, 2003 Report Share Posted December 17, 2003 >, you have now stated both TV and Internet are unnecessary in the communications center, as all of the information that comes from both could gathered " from other sources " . What else would you suggest -- AM radio? < Yes... I believe TV not to be NECESSARY in the dispatch center. Probably because I dispatched for thirty years, and can't remember it ever being truly of any use. I've seen many mention 9-11 as an example. I was working on 9-11. Communications Supervisor over a seven county area that included a Naval Ammunition Depot, and other possible " targets " . It was interesting to watch what was happening, but it was of no use at all in getting the work done. Did I enjoy having in on the midnight shift, certainly. Do I think it should be banned from the center, certainly not. The key word in my thinking is NECESSARY or NEEDED. As far as the Internet, I can see uses, but again I think the downside of having in outweighs the benefits. (My personal opinion, and I know that many disagree.) The Internet uses for investigators and others are great, but as a dispatcher, I got by fine without it, and know that others can do the same. It could be of good use by Dispatch... but again, does the benefit outweigh the possible problems... I personally don't think so. Weintraut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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