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.
Critical advancements reshaping first responder operations
How innovative solutions and best practices can enhance coordination, maintain public safety and foster harmony during periods of heightened tension
Learn how Larsen’s hefty donation for officer wellness and community engagement builds on his extensive history of supporting law enforcement in the City by the Bay
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
Your department can benefit from the safety and convenience of Bluetooth microphones
Learn how balanced usability, access and security enable first responders to do their jobs more effectively wherever they are
Mission critical communications networks and Wireless WAN work in concert to enable first responders to make informed decisions and act quickly
How technological advances influence PSAPs and ECCs and redefine the public safety ecosystem
The union said some of its members are “troubled” that the NFL has chosen to support certain groups
Art Acevedo was ousted in October after clashing with city officials and police top brass
Staying adaptable and responsive to evolving circumstances will continue to be critical into the next year as we have seen throughout 2021
To do more with less, agencies are turning to mobile tools to gain efficiency, enable transparency and make informed decisions
After five decades, an outdated communications tower will soon be replaced thanks to half a million dollars in grant funding
The second is knowing how to handle the evidence when the worst happens
The new XL Connect 95P portable radio from L3Harris features open architecture to ensure that it can connect seamlessly with any other P25-compliant agency
Portland is the only city in the top 75 U.S. cities that doesn’t use bodycams, according to the DOJ
The system aims to help Spanish-speaking residents feel more comfortable and build relationships with that community
Officials hope that by next year mental health professionals could respond to one-third of all mental crisis calls to 911
Officials say the upgrades aim to improve voice quality, inter-agency communication, and network security
Watching ‘COPS’ together is more than a welcome mental getaway – it sparks important conversations about what it means to be a first responder
Many 911 call centers face challenges determining whether a response should involve law enforcement, EMS, or a more specialized response when available
After a Facebook post went viral, the North Ridgeville PD clarified they will not actually be arresting anyone for this
Capt. Jeffrey Jordon said the responses will be used as “actionable information” for commanding officers
Chief Medaria Arradondo had criticized a ballot question that asks voters if they want to replace the police department
A Pew Trusts survey revealed limited training and options for dispatching specialized responses