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JEFF SCHEMMER, CMCPExecutive directorJeff is a forty-eight year resident of Indiana and began working in the 911 community thirty-five years ago as a dispatcher with the Bloomington Police Department (BPD). After the 1998 consolidation of dispatch services with BPD and Monroe County Sheriff's Office, he continued to serve as a dispatcher. From 2003 to 2006, he served as the center's training coordinator. In 2006, Jeff was promoted to Communications Manager for the center and served in that position until 2019, when he accepted the position of Executive Director at Hamilton County Public Safety Communications.
During his time working in the 911 field, Jeff also worked as an emergency medical technician with Bloomington Hospital Ambulance Service for six years. He participated in various local and state committees regarding public safety, including the Local Emergency Planning Committee and Emergency Management Advisory Council. In addition, from 2014 to 2015, he served as President of the Indiana State National Emergency Number Association chapter. In 2018 he was appointed to the Indiana Statewide 911 Board by the Governor and has chaired the Training Standards Committee and the Budget Committee for the board. During his free time, Jeff enjoys anything photography-related. In addition, he has exhibited his work in numerous galleries, including Indiana University's Grunwald Gallery of Art. |
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Laurel Simmermeyerdeputy directorLaurel Simmermeyer has been a dedicated figure in emergency communication and public safety since March 2012, when she began her tenure as Project Manager on the Wireless 911 Advisory Board. Her role quickly evolved, and she now serves as the Deputy Director of the Statewide 911 Board.
Before joining the Board, Laurel accumulated nearly 20 years of experience with the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, where she transitioned from a telecommunicator to the 911 Coordinator, demonstrating her expertise and leadership in the field. Her Associate Degree in Accounting complements her role, where she adeptly manages the collection of 911 fees from telephone providers and the allocation of funds to counties, alongside her other financial and executive responsibilities. Residing in Decatur County with her husband, Tom, Laurel balances her professional commitments with a fulfilling family life. Her deep-rooted connection to her community and extensive experience in 911 services highlight her unwavering dedication to public safety and effective emergency response systems. |
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teresa russellProgram manager/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
An Indianapolis native, Teresa Russell received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern Indiana majoring in Public Relations/Advertising and minoring in Business Administration and Interpersonal Communications. Upon graduation, she began working in the nonprofit sector and served for nearly 17 years at Clarity of South Central Indiana in various roles including Event Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Director of Operations, Director of Marketing and Development Director.
Teresa joined the Statewide 911 Board in May of 2018 and serves as the Executive Assistant and Program Manager. She and her husband, Chad, have two children and reside in Hope, Indiana. |
what does the state 911 office do?
The Statewide 911 Board office:
- Administers the collection and distribution of 911 funding assistance from the state to local level.
- Oversees the operation of the statewide 911 network, which routes and delivers wireless 911 voice and text messages from the public to the local 911 authority.
- Provides information about improvements in 911 service to the local 911 authorities.
- Ensures that essential services are available on a statewide basis for things like 911 call transfer, language translation and that originating service providers (phone companies) have direct access to the statewide network.
- Ensures that new technology is available and widely deployed to meet the public's expectation and to meet the individual needs for all residents and visitors to Indiana.
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EMAIL
[email protected] |
PHONE
317.234.8362 |
ADDRESS
10 W. Market St. Suite 2420 Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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