Mission Statement: The Department of Public Safety & Justices Services’ mission is to provide a wide range of public safety and justice services to residents and first responders of Cuyahoga County, while embracing current and new technologies in the public safety field.

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Cuyahoga Emergency Communications System





CECOMS is a 24-Hour, 7-Day a week, emergency communication system for Cuyahoga County established in 1985. CECOMS’ primary service is to coordinate cellular and wireless 9-1-1 calls, establish and coordinate ambulance to hospital communications, and implement and maintain the Cuyahoga County Hospital Restriction Program and Override Policy. In addition, CECOMS coordinates communications with police and fire departments and other health care agencies. CECOMS is also the contact point for all Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcasts for Cuyahoga County and all AMBER ALERT broadcasts for a nine county area in Northeast Ohio.

Mission Statement

Empowered by Federal and State regulations and advisory support from emergency boards and committees, the Division serves all citizens by the coordination of emergency services including 9-1-1, hazardous materials, disaster planning, and public education to maintain a healthy and safe environment through the efficient and effective application of resources and technology.Contact Info

Contact Us

Brandy Carney
Office: (216) 443-5691
Fax: (216) 443-4923
bcarney@cuyahogacounty.us

Cuyahoga Emergency Communications System (CECOMS)

Phone: 216-771-1363

Nancy Kolcan, 911 Coordinator
Contact: 216-443-5471, nkolcan@ps.cuyahogacounty.us

Jacquelynn Costa, Supervisor
Contact: 216-698-2452, jcosta@ps.cuyahogacounty.us

Alison Schmotzer, Supervisor
Contact: 216-443-3158, aschmotzer@ps.cuyahogacounty.us

Shawn Smith, Supervisor
Contact: 216-443-5688, ssmith@ps.cuyahogacounty.us

Lucia Polito, Secretary
Contact: 216-348-4221, lpolito@ps.cuyahogacounty.us