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.
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
Interoperability is not just a technical term; it’s the backbone of a coordinated and efficient emergency response strategy
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Sheriff Mike Chitwood says the new resources will improve outcomes for everyone
One union had strong words after Mayor Eric Adams implied cellphones were distracting officers on the job
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“This will always be a problem here whether we want to admit it or not,” said Sheriff Gregory Tony
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“It has been a game changer and a force multiplier,” said Birmingham Police Officer Rodarius Mauldin
Police say the page provides transparency without disclosing personal information
Warrenton Police leaders hope the feedback will encourage officers to be more communicative
The command vehicles will provide critical support for both natural and man-made disasters
The formal recording of investigative interviews is critical to any criminal case
Cadets have already started taking 911 calls, while some police officers remain in training
Verizon Frontline’s cloud-based technology aims to help police detect and respond to crime more efficiently
Atlas One allows police to send out immediate, targeted notifications to mobile devices that have the app
The communications platform for first responders went live in 2017 and currently has three million users nationwide
As it stands, only the Virginia State Police is allowed to use technology and in a limited capacity
A D.C. police spokesperson says the department is looking to attract younger generations
Deputies can now connect with a mental health professional 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Detroit Rewards TV will air new episodes about an unsolved crime each week
The report card, which is not a ticket, aims to prevent break-ins by alerting owners to vulnerable behaviors
Sheriff Rick Reigenborn began livestreaming his Saturday night shift to connect with the community
Officer Doug Wilkinson was suspended in November over an email that drew complaints from multiple members of the department
Rave Aware aims to help agencies share data, collaborate on response and ultimately improve first responder safety and response times
The CALEB app works as a community bulletin board to connect police with the community they serve
The errant alert asked residents of Gotham City, Missouri, to be on the lookout for a purple and green car
The department is the latest in the state to make this move in response to a California DOJ mandate requiring agencies to protect personal information
The sheriff’s office says it hopes the change will inspire the public to report tips “through proper channels”
“I hope it has a positive impact on policing. I’ve put my heart into every page,” the novel’s illustrator, a full-time police officer, said
Radio chatter about a nonexistent threat during unrest in 2020 was improper, a watchdog group said
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