About SBRPCAThe South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (also referred to as “RCC” for Regional Communications Center) has provided police and fire 9-1-1 dispatching since 1977. The RCC processes approximately 250,000 police and fire incidents annually in the Southern California region commonly referred to as the “South Bay.” The RCC is a joint powers authority currently owned by the Cities of Gardena, Hawthorne and Manhattan Beach while also providing communications services to the City of Hermosa Beach under contract.
The RCC's Board of Directors, consisting of one City Council member from each of the owner cities, maintains authority over the annual budget approval for the Authority. Policy management of the Authority is relegated to the Executive Committee consisting, of the City Managers from each of the member cities. Day-to-day operations are managed by the Executive Director, who is appointed by the Executive Committee. A User Committee, consisting of police and fire chiefs from the member cities, provides direction relative to the needs of the organization. Police officers and fire fighters from the member cities make up the Police and Fire Task Forces, which provide feedback and recommendations to facilitate an optimum level of service and safety for citizens, police officers and firefighters.
The RCC is currently budgeted for 55 full-time positions. A technical services staff of six provides radio communication installations, as well as light bars, mobile camera and computer systems and all necessary equipment for full-service, emergency vehicles. These technical services are also provided to the following outside agencies: Cal State Dominguez Hills University Police Department, El Camino College Campus Police Department, Gardena Public Works Department, Hermosa Beach Public Works Department, L.A. Impact, Manhattan Beach Public Works Department, Redondo Beach Police Department, Los Angeles County Coroner and U.S. Marshal.
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