Text-to-911
Chair Schwarze said there are several exciting 911 accomplishments to acknowledge for
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. He began with Text-to-911 saying, as many
of you know, I am also chair of the Human Services Committee so the ability to text to 911 and
extend 911 services to people with special needs and everyone in situations where a voice call
isn't an option is a great day for DuPage County. Yesterday was the official launch at the County
Board. The slogan is call if you can and text if you can’t.
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
Chair Schwarze asked PSAP Directors Hernandez and Robb to introduce the personnel in
attendance. He then presented a proclamation Acknowledging April 13-19, 2025 as National
Telecommunications Week. Chair Schwarze asked for a motion to accept and place the
Proclamation on file. Member Markay motioned, seconded by Member Honig. On voice vote, all
Members voted "Aye", motion carried.
Chair Schwarze and Member Honig expressed their appreciation to the Telecommunicators
focusing on the sentiments presented at the County Board meeting the day prior and personal
relevance.
DU-COMM 50th Anniversary
To round out the celebration, Chair Schwarze presented a proclamation for the 50th anniversary
of DU-COMM. Member Robb thanked the board for the recognition. She said she could not be
more proud of our team at DU-COMM. They are truly top notch at what they do. From our
technicians to our management staff, to of course, the very heart of our center, our
telecommunicators. And we look forward to another 50 years and beyond year of service to
DuPage County. Vice Chair Franz spoke from the perspective of the representatives of the
DMMC in support of both ACDC and DU-COMM that serve the County as efficiently as
possible and said that 50 years for DU-COMM is a great testament to that. Member Schar said,
speaking as someone who has been the beneficiary of the professionalism at DU-COMM, and at
times ACDC, he cannot tell you the number of times that lifeline on my shoulder made me feel a
lot more secure that it was going to be okay at the end of the incident. He said those people on
the other side become like family even though he could not pick them out of a crowd. Member
Schar thanked the TCs for keeping them safe.
Chair Schwarze asked for a motion to accept and place the Proclamation on file. Member Schar
motioned, seconded by Member Honig. On voice vote, all Members voted "Aye", motion
carried.
Member Robb said DU-COMM will be hosting an open house in September. She said there will
be invites sent to the ETS Board, as well, to come and participate.
DeltaWRX Phase I Update
Chair Schwarze then moved onto a presentation from Mr. Michael Galvin of DeltaWRX to
provide an update on the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) project and outline next steps, as well
as address any questions or concerns with the project. The presentation is incorporated into these
minutes. There were questions from Vice Chair Franz regarding cost and the ability to negotiate
the best price and whether the timeline was still on track which were addressed by Mr. Galvin.
Chair Schwarze thanked Mr. Mike Galvin and Mr. Brian Hudson.
