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.
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Nikki North, RTCC manager at the Flagler County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office, shares how mutual respect and early involvement are key to successful communication
In high-stress situations, maintain radio discipline by knowing what’s important to say right now, what can wait until later and what doesn’t need to be said at all
Six workers who were filling potholes near the middle of the bridge are missing and presumed dead; police believe no commuters were lost in the collapse
“This car has been through it all and keeps on going. Sure, the leg room in the back is minimal and the rear seats aren’t all that comfortable, but real friends sit up front anyway!” the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook
The new facility will house a gym for strength and cardio for officers, a cooled evidence hold for materials collected by officers, offices for police supervisors, and briefing and interview rooms
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban agreed that NYPD officers must ensure that social media posts are accurate after a patrol chief misidentified a judge in a post on X
A California state law that went into effect on Jan. 1 restricts when law enforcement agencies can post mug shots online
Of the 1.3 million calls answered by Atlanta’s emergency line last year, only 45,000 were considered high-priority
“We saw an opportunity with Lexipol to set...standards of the utmost integrity, professionalism and dedication to the people we serve,” explains Chief James Schultz of Willoughby Police Department
Launched in 2023, the Skydio X10 was specifically designed for first responders
ATLS is an innovative, easily integrated location and mapping service, combining ELi Technology’s patented EML with GeoComm’s technology enabling accurate indoor location mapping via Wi-Fi access points
“I hope by inviting a current 911 dispatcher, I am able to bring awareness to this important issue and my bill, the 911 Saves Act to finally give them the recognition and resources they need and deserve,” Rep. Norma Torres said
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office stated that Sheriff Marcos López accidentally included an investigative photo in an Instagram post about an event and apologized for “any confusion or disturbance this may have caused”
“To have this develop -- and it wasn’t just five- or 10-minute outage, as a corrected minor problem -- it was for several hours that AT&T was not working,” one sheriff said. “And that just can’t be done”
The market’s highest-powered mobile router is available through the AT&T Business sales channel and helps ensure connectivity for financial institutions, datacenters, and more
The company is building a safety and security ecosystem to connect public safety agencies and enterprises to help protect people, property and places
“The integration of GeoComm Indoor Maps into RapidSOS Premium will enable telecommunicators to deliver invaluable guidance to emergency personnel as they respond to emergency calls indoors,” said Jeff Liebl, GeoComm President and CEO
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
Several police departments and agencies nationwide acknowledged the difficulties as many AT&T customers reported a total outage that left them unable to connect to the internet or place calls
Using Truleo for body camera analysis, the Paterson, N.J. Police Department saw a 3x increase in the use of highly professional language by officers and a 50% reduction in unprofessional officer language from 2022 to 2023
Interoperability is not just a technical term; it’s the backbone of a coordinated and efficient emergency response strategy
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OnSolve CodeRED will provide The ADAM Program with the first-ever targeted SMS alerting of missing children information to millions of US residents
Cellphone carriers are now required to send first responders based on the location of the caller, rather than the nearest cell tower
Our government built its public warning systems around AM radio because it’s the most reliable form of communication if disaster strikes
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“One of my supervisors didn’t realize that there were as many deaf people in the county until I worked here,” Deputy Preston Kite said. “He’s surprised by the amount of times I’m called out somewhere”
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