Communications Interoperability
The Police1 Communications Interoperability category is a comprehensive resource for researching interoperable communication solutions. These solutions are crucial for ensuring seamless communication between different agencies and systems.
Over the years, officers have cultivated their own language, using phrases that only those in law enforcement would understand; check out our list to see if you’re current on your police jargon
New technologies will revolutionize how we do our jobs
The choice of technology investments must reflect not just the vision of leadership but also the insights and needs of the officers on the ground
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Paying homage to our heroes in headsets during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The biggest threats to public safety are the policies currently being implemented based on false information, says DA Brian Surber
Each officer will carry a placard that has useful cues the officer or citizen can point to
The goal of the Critical app is to empower police leaders to better distribute information while building officer morale
The bipartisan bill was co-authored by Rep. Norma J. Torres, who is a former LAPD dispatcher, and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent
Code enforcement officers play a key role in ensuring community safety while also facing significant safety risks themselves
Minneapolis-area 911 officials are hoping to avoid problems that hampered responses to riots last year
Find out how the Chula Vista Police Department is harnessing technology to empower cops to make more informed decisions for better outcomes
Issues with interagency radio communications cost precious minutes, a new report says
Journalism experts say the move raises ethical concerns, but also recognize that sometimes “in-the-moment” actions are necessary
“For the vast majority of our critics, everything they learned about law enforcement they learned from watching TV”
Replacing aging in-car technology provided a bonus opportunity for Seattle Police Department to upgrade its wireless communications with advanced in-vehicle connectivity
Timely, accurate and data-driven insights are vital if public safety agencies are to adapt to changing operational priorities and new ways of working
AWS launches competency program to help agencies leverage cloud technology vendors
Dr. Nikki Johnson is the Denver Sheriff Department’s first chief of mental health services and is charged with improving in-custody mental health services
The robot, which is still in an early stage of development, features a video display screen, microphones and a camera
A television station mistakenly used an altered graphic of the Philadelphia Police shield, which reads ‘honor, integrity, service’
The creator of the ‘Proud Police Wife’ website discusses why she started the site and how she connects police spouses to support each other
The polygraph may be the most stressful part of the journey to becoming a police officer
Tech-facilitated improvements in coordination, collaboration and communication enable officers to deliver a more effective and safer response
There are always challenges for agencies looking to adopt new technology; here are some tips for overcoming these common objections to smartphone adoption
Nicole Florisi, both a cop and counselor, discusses how law enforcement can improve response to domestic violence calls
Findings from a recent survey show that needs for connectivity are outpacing agencies’ current capabilities as the pandemic accelerates digital transformation
Connect your agency’s rugged mobile computing tools to the FirstNet public safety wireless network for fast, reliable, dedicated broadband coverage across the country
A new wireless adapter pairs your portable police radio and favorite earpieces
Fire, EMS, police and 911 departments in Porter County are collaborating to apply for funding for the more efficient alerting system
The county has been given a deadline of 55 days to pay the bill, which is about $500,000 over its budget, after which first responders will no longer have radio communications access
NG911 technology will improve LE response to critical incidents such as active shooters, natural disasters and other potential mass casualty responses
Learn about the state of public safety and how your agency can best plan for short- and long-term operational challenges
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