FirstNet
The FirstNet topic features news about the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and analysis of its impact on law enforcement and public safety communications. Authorized by Congress in 2012, FirstNet has built and now operates the nationwide, broadband network that equips first responders to save lives and protect U.S. communities. Find out how to implement FirstNet in your agency, how FirstNet bolsters first responder communications during special events, read case studies from law enforcement agencies improving their applications of technology through FirstNet, and see if you are a FirstNet expert.
Mission critical communications networks and Wireless WAN work in concert to enable first responders to make informed decisions and act quickly
A West Virginia county takes a whole-community approach to implementing broadband
The network separates public safety communications traffic from commercial traffic and supports functions like priority and preemption
In this free guide, we outline how to prepare your agency and personnel for communications in the FirstNet era
AT&T plans to roll out a number of improvements to FirstNet this year
Numerous federal, state and private grants may be able to support all or part of your FirstNet implementation project
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The FirstNet team at AT&T sponsors a museum feature which uses media to explain the importance of LE
The 40-foot truck promises an immersive educational experience
Five years made a world of difference to first responders on the ground in Boston on race day
The podcast highlights first responders and their experiences with FirstNet
FirstNet Association was created to “bridge the gap” between responders and network engineers who are working to increase efficiency
“The launch of the network core comes a year into the FirstNet public-private partnership” FirstNet Senior Vice President Chris Sambar said
The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and the City of Richmond, Virginia are the first departments in their state to join the network
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FirstNet opt-in states now include all 50 states, two territories and Washington, D.C., expanding first responder wireless broadband network access
The mission-critical feature allows responders to communicate in situations where networks could become congested
The state will reject FirstNet, which was created in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
In order for first responders to reap the full benefits of mobile video technologies, public safety must have access to a robust and reliable network
Mobile officer initiative can improve police officer safety and better equip officers to make life-saving decisions with technology and tools
Responders can gain access to aerial views of the incident, as well as send real-time pictures and data to different locations
The visual report was created to help local leaders understand how the two resources can work together to improve emergency communication
Blue Alerts may be used by local and state authorities to provide early warnings of violent threats against police
Four experts on the frontline of law enforcement technology tell us what to expect 15 years out
FirstNet’s selection of AT&T to build out the telecom spectrum is the biggest news thus far in this long-running saga
The high-speed network aims to equip police, firefighters and EMS with a single network that allows real-time communication during crises
The Virginia State Police will use the funds to transition all existing radios and communications systems on the current system to the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network
A reliable communication network can provide responders with more info on demand
The VML 750 LTE Vehicle Modem will allow public safety personnel to seamlessly “fall back” onto 3G networks when/where Band 14 LTE is unavailable
Advances in technology in recent years have enabled an entirely new set of possibilities for integration and communications
Future public safety communications will take advantage of those ubiquitous cell phone towers, but will be sending and receiving on channels that can’t be clogged up with traffic by regular cellular users in an emergency
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