Disaster Response

The pandemic will solidify new best practices for agencies to manage a disaster that inhibits physical EOC operations

The warning siren will be used for all disasters, including wildfires, earthquakes and floods

Prioritizing calls for service, regional policing and engaging retired officers are some of the strategies agencies can deploy

The Lab tests devices and applications before they are deployed in the field

Although smartphones are clearly introducing new operational capabilities, there are other relevant technologies emerging that will further this trend

Here’s what procurement officers need to keep in mind to ensure their department gets optimal FirstNet connectivity and capability

Mobile technology has become a force multiplier for public safety, improving overall situational awareness and the effective use of limited resources

The story behind one of the busiest mobile incident command and communication resources in Silicon Valley

As police and firefighter numbers fall nationwide, agencies have to plan how to do more with less

This timely and important event is a significant cross-disciplinary training opportunity for all public safety personnel

The network separates public safety communications traffic from commercial traffic and supports functions like priority and preemption

The demands of public safety require drones, training and certifications that are up to the job

Heat-seeking drones helped reassure searchers that they hadn't overlooked anyone in the aftermath of the twister that killed 23 people

Innovative use of social media platforms can help responders overcome communication challenges during disaster response