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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

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WHAT'S NEW WITH 311

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DC 311 IS NEW AND IMPROVED - The Office of Unified Communications (OUC) has introduced upgrades to all of the District’s current 311 platforms, which include the web portal, internal agent portal, servicing agency interfacing systems, and the mobile app. These user-friendly improvements incorporate recommendations and feedback from District residents and stakeholders.

Key improvements to the DC 311 system include:

  • Department app integration to allow agency personnel to provide real time status updates from the field
  • Automatic picture geolocation tagging
  • Image pick-list availability to help better clarify what services are needed
  • Detailed service request activity tracking
  • Completed service request life cycle views
  • Enhanced duplicate service request detection features

To optimize the new enhanced features of the mobile app, click here to download:

Or visit us at 311.dc.gov.

*Registered mobile app users will need to reset their password in the new version which should be available after you update in the app store. Your 311 service history will follow as long as the same email address is utilized. 

Need assistance? If you have any issues or concerns, please contact the OUC 311 Support Group via email at 311info@dc.gov.

We are here to help! Thank you for your patience!


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DOWNLOAD THE DC311 MOBILE APP - After September 30, 2019, service requests submitted through the SeeClickFix app will no longer be processed by DC 311. 

Please ensure that you have downloaded DC's official 311 mobile app which can be found here:

Google Play

Apple Store

Questions? Email us at 311info@dc.gov.


WHAT'S NEW WITH 911

PANIC BUTTON APP DEPLOYMENT

FACILITY AND PANIC BUTTON APP DEPLOYMENT - The Panic Button is one of many tools and new technologies which Mayor Bowser has invested in to ensure efficient communications between residents and government services. 

Throughout 2019, the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) will continue to implement the Panic Button App across all District government agencies and facilities. This app immediately notifies on-site personnel during incidents and shares emergency information with first responders. 

The Panic Button has been deployed at the following District government agencies:

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

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MEET LATRICE -

Latrice Covington is originally from Oxon Hill, MD. She has been working in public safety for over 25 years. Before joining the agency’s Office of Professional Standards and Development as a Quality Assurance Specialist, Latrice was a longtime call taker, MPD Dispatcher, and was temporarily detailed as a 911 Assistant Watch Commander.

The greatest lessons Latrice has learned at the agency, thus far, are the importance of teamwork and leadership. Latrice considers 911 Operations Chief, LaJuan Sullivan, her greatest role model at the agency. “She teaches me every day how to be a great leader.” Outside of the OUC, Latrice enjoys dance, crafts, event planning, and cooking. She plans to pursue a degree in Psychology in the near future.

Some words of wisdom Latrice would give to a new employee are “don’t make judgements based on other people’s experiences, judge based on your own experiences” and to “always give things a try, no matter what the challenge is in front of you.” What brings her back to work each day? Her coworkers and being able to support her family!

Thank you Latrice for all that you do. #WhoAnswersTheCall.

To view more of our Employee Spotlights, visit our Instagram page!


GET CONNECTED

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GET CONNECTED - Make sure you're following the Office of Unified Communications on social media!

Stay up to date with everything going on at DC 911 and DC 311! You won't want to miss a thing!

OUC IN THE COMMUNITY

Adopt-a-Block Clean-Up

The Office of Unified Communications has adopted the 2600 and 2700 blocks of Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, right in our neighborhood. We are tasked with cleaning our block four times a year for the next two years. Want to adopt your block? Visit cleancity.dc.gov.

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9-1-1 Education with Officer Friendly

In 2018, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) relaunched the Officer Friendly Program, which features the Side by Side Band and the OUC's youth education mascot Cell Phone Sally!

Through this program, officers visit schools throughout the District and present important age/grade-level appropriate safety lesson plans. The program provides an opportunity for young people to interact with law enforcement officers in a safe and positive environment. The program promotes public safety and good decision-making skills for children through various topics.

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The Mayor's Office of the Clean City Roll-Off Days

DC 311 has been enthusiastically collaborating with the Mayor's Office of the Clean City at their Roll-Off days across the District. Roll-Off days allow residents to dispose of bulk trash and other debris and learn about other DC government agencies. Meet DC 311 customer service representatives, report service requests, and learn about how you can reduce waste, save energy, and prevent pollution in our neighborhood and environment at the next event on July 13th at Kennedy Street & Georgia Ave. NW

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