Police Communications News & Articles

• Webinar: Current trends in counterfeit pills

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  Join us as we discuss the importance of identifying controlled substances in the field due to the rise of high potency counterfeit pills.

• First responders begin rescues after Hurricane Ian leaves path of destruction in southwest Florida

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  Authorities have confirmed at least one storm death in Florida, but a Fla. sheriff says the death toll could be "in the hundreds"

• New Orleans 911 dispatch system updated after issues with call prioritization

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  The system will now stop assigning old incidents the same priority designation as emergencies that are underway when residents reach out for help

• How LETS Respond is improving crisis negotiations

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  When you are dealing with someone in crisis, you must make contact with them so you can begin to build a rapport

• Webinar: How LE and school administrators can train together for active shooter response

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  This webinar will outline the steps to conducting meetings and deciding on roles, responsibilities and procedures to developing tabletop exercises and small-scale training drills, and eventually graduating to full-scale training exercises that involve realistic role players and responses for active shooter response

• Uvalde commissioners approve safety measures to aid LEOs

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  Three new safety measures include a communications tower, tactical equipment and ballistic shields

• ‘Never forget’: Meaning, purpose and emphasis

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  Public safety leaders reflect on the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks and the legacy of 9/11 in the emergency services

• Webinar: Responding to fentanyl and drug trends in your community

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  What you need to know to stay safe when a drug epidemic hits your community.

• On-Demand Webinar: What your agency needs to know to navigate BWC mandates

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  Learn about current trends, funding and solutions to consider when implementing a program

• On-Demand Webinar: Modern advancements in live collection and analysis

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  This webinar discusses the ever-changing cyber landscape and spotlight modern advancements in live communications collection.

• On-Demand Webinar: How to build community and stakeholder support for real-time intelligence operations

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  View this webinar to hear from law enforcement experts on leveraging community partnerships and building relationships with key public-private partnership stakeholders in order to power effective real-time intelligence operations for your agency.

• A virtual solution to real problems (white paper)

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  How virtual phone lines for law enforcement can promote effective, transparent policing and community engagement

• Are you taking advantage of the full potential of push-to-talk technology?

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  Complete your department’s push-to-talk set-up with these accessories

• $2.3M funding OK’d to buy rifles, shields and ammunition for Houston school officers

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  The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation

• The fourth 911 option: Mental health services

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  Austin’s 911 Mental Health Diversion Program is getting the right resources to mental health crises and lowering arrest rates

• Case study: How one PD used a communications platform to share homicide intelligence

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  The Haltom City, Texas, Police Department was looking for a solution that allowed instant, secure collaboration compliant with relevant laws

• Verizon Frontline debuts THOR's Hammer trailer for enhanced public safety communications

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  The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle

• On-Demand Webinar: What are the most critical technology integrations for real-time intelligence operations?

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  Hear from experts on the latest cutting edge technology integrations for intelligence-led precision policing and how these applications lead to quicker and safer incident resolution - saving time and lives.

• What 5G means for public safety and what you need to know

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  The T-Mobile wireless network makes use of both low- and mid-band frequencies to deliver America's largest 5G network and new operational capabilities for first responder agencies

• Why Real-Time Alerting is Important for a Safer, More Timely Response (white paper)

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  Getting the earliest possible warning of credible incidents helps public safety agencies prepare and respond quickly and appropriately

• LAPD equips every officer with FirstNet-enabled cellphones

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  The new iPhone 13 Pro Max cellphones will allow officers to work on their phones instead of at the station

• On-Demand Webinar: Heart disease: The no. 1 killer of active and retired cops

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  Heart disease is a leading cause of death for police officers.View this webinar to learn about health diagnostics and wellness initiatives that specifically address the needs of law enforcement officers.

• On-Demand Webinar: Why should agencies build real-time intelligence operations?

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  From technology-driven to intelligence-led policing, view this webinar to hear valuable insights from law enforcement leaders

• How to empower law enforcement with digital technology

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  Public safety agencies need integrated and flexible digital capabilities to improve cybersecurity and to better serve and protect

• Verizon Frontline debuts connected police cruiser prototype

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  The Mobile Utility Technology Transport can connect first responders to a variety of networks, including 5G and 4G LTE

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