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.
Budgets and bandwidth may vary, but there are many ways to stay connected
“Broadband has enabled us to run an intelligence-led policing agency. Now, with our data, we have good situational awareness of what’s going on.”
AI enhancements improve call handling efficiency and optimize workflows
The suspect agreed to release his hostage on one condition: a news crew would broadcast his complaints
The court rejected a challenge by the Connecticut State Police Union, which argued the law violates troopers’ contracts
Chief Pete Arredondo was unaware students were still alive and calling 911 from inside the classroom, said State Sen. Roland Gutierrez
Argus Corrections Solutions’ Echo 2.0 raises the bar for safety and security capabilities of institutions
Sen. Roland Gutierrez called it a “system failure” that calls weren’t communicated to embattled Chief Pete Arredondo
The on-site commander, according to DPS Director Steven McGraw, thought “they had time to organize,” but McGraw said this “was the wrong decision”
Contrary to promises of secure messaging and data storage, public messaging apps are not designed to exchange intelligence shared among officers
Dispatcher Asisha Milton will never forget this call
Dispatchers will soon ask 911 callers to make reports elsewhere for incidents that don’t require a police response
Keith Thornton, Jr., the 911 dispatcher on duty when Officer Ella French died, says crime in Chicago is out of control
Protect officer privacy and the integrity of investigations with virtual phone line technology that captures communications and digital evidence in the cloud
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
Sometimes, police need to share disturbing pictures or video on social media to catch criminals, but content moderation is a tricky subject. Here’s what agencies need to know
“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