Crisis & Hostage Negotiations Press Releases

• BRINC showcases industry's premier DFR playbook and advanced drone capabilities at IACP

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  SAN DIEGO, Calif. — BRINC, an American developer of technology in the service of public safety, today unveiled the first-ever Drone as First Responder (DFR) industry playbook at IACP 2023, introduc...

• Bounce Imaging awarded contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection worth up to $15 Million

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  CBP using innovative 360° camera technology to expedite inspections at busy ports of entry and improve tactical situational awareness BUFFALO, NY — Bounce Imaging, Inc. today announced it has recei...

• Intrepid Networks and NextNav, bring vertical location or Z-Axis to Public Safety!

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  ORLANDO, Fla. -- Intrepid Networks, announces that Response for FirstNet®, a FirstNet Certified™ application, is now integrated with NexNav to bring vertical location to public safety.   Communicat...

• StreamQuik to offer first-responders free access to QuikHelp emergency-notification and communications system

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  As the demand for first-responder services increases, cities and counties are having a difficult time keeping pace because of the following problems: Ongoing budget issues Many first-responder orga...

• AT&T and RapidDeploy Team Up to Advance Emergency Response Capabilities With Cloud-Based Solutions

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  Cloud-Based Computer-Aided Dispatch Solution Helps Boost Situational Awareness for Dispatchers and First Responders DALLAS, Aug. 6, 2018 - AT&T* and RapidDeploy formed a new relationship that enabl...

• TriTech Software Systems to host webinar on ASAP to PSAP Protocol Integration

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  SAN DIEGO, Calif. —TriTech Software Systems, the nation’s largest provider of public safety software, including computer aided dispatch (CAD), records management systems (RMS), and Next Generation ...

• EagleEye Intelligence launches new Safe Campus Solution

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  Real-time video & data solution connects schools to law enforcement during critical incidents and emergencies enhancing safety for schools and law enforcement BOCA RATON, Fla. — EagleEye Intelligen...

• New name, new product - 2018 is a great year for Carbyne

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  NEW YORK — Carbyne, the creators of the multi-award winning public safety ecosystem, announced a major global rebrand this week on the heels of their game-changing shift in 911 telecommunications. ...

• Emerging Digital Concepts announces the release of Backup Software System

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  FAIRFAX, Va. — Emerging Digital Concepts (EDC), the provider of the award-winning NG-CAD-X, CAD2CAD interface software, is proud to introduce its NG‑CAD‑X /4, CAD4CAD Backup System, allowing agenci...

• Sprint launches Automated Injury Detection signal product for officers who are shot or stabbed

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  OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced that it is launching and demonstrating a device that signals first responders immediately when a law enforcement officer wearing an "officer d...

• C.O.P.S. respond to surviving families of Dallas attack

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  Camdenton, M.O. – Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) is responding to the deadly attack on law enforcement officers Thursday evening which left five officers dead and seven injured. The five o...

• See DragonForce at APCO 2015, August 17-18

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  Drakontas' DragonForce is a featured public safety application at APCO's new APP Island exhibit! DragonForce's integrated tools: personnel tracking, file sharing, texting, digital forms and collabo...

• Zetron Highlights Control-room and Security Solutions in JVCKenwood’s Booth 10073 at ISC West

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  Redmond, WA, U.S.A., (April, 2015) – Zetron, a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions worldwide, announced that it will be joining JVCKenwood in their booth 10073 at ISC West...

• Shotspotter Hosts Free Webinar on Addressing Active Shooter Threats on School Campuses

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  Miami-Dade Schools Police Chief and Chief of Police University of Maryland are Featured Speakers NEWARK, Calif. (February, 2015) – SST, Inc., the maker of ShotSpotter Flex and SecureCampus and the ...

• Rhodium Successfully Deployed at BMW Championship

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  DENVER, CO (Sept 2014) - Incident Response Technologies, Inc. (IRT), a Denver-based company, is proud to announce that the Rhodium Incident Management Suite (Rhodium) was successfully deployed to m...

• DragonForce provides the Common Operating Picture for Urban Shield 2014

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  Urban Shield is a comprehensive, full-scale regional preparedness exercise assessing the overall Bay Area UASI Region's response capabilities related to multi-discipline planning, policies, procedu...

• Wisconsin Public Safety captures incidents as they unfold

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  When emergency crews rush to fires, motor vehicle accidents, gas leaks, water rescues and other incidents, Wisconsin Public Safety is also rushing to the scene to capture the incident as it unfolds...

• Working Smarter, Faster Than Ever Before with Simplified Integrated NG 9-1-1

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  Orleans Parish Communication District works with Motorola Solutions to streamline incident workflow, improve response to citizen requests in New Orleans Schaumburg, Ill. – Motorola Solutions, Inc. ...

• Alcatel-Lucent Leads Industry First Multi-Vendor Safety LTE System Interoperability Testing

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  Murray Hill, NJ — Alcatel-Lucent has successfully completed initial Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program interoperability testing with their Public Safety Long Term Evolution (LTE) ...

• Florida Highway Patrol Uses Catalyst IntelliLink for Republican National Convention

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  IP-Based Solution Enhances Safety TAMPA, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) deployed IntelliLink™, its IP-based Interoperability solution from Catalyst Communications Technologies, Inc., for t...

• OCENS Adds the Hughes 9202 BGAN Terminal to Its Rental Fleet

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  Seattle, WA — OCENS Inc. of Seattle, WA recently added the new Hughes 9202 BGAN terminal to its already extensive satellite phone and BGAN rental fleet. The 9202 was released by Hughes this year an...

• COPsync Announces Pharr Police Department Joins COPsync Network

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  Hundreds of new officers slated to join the COPsync Network DALLAS, Texas - COPsync, Inc. announced that the Pharr Police Department has agreed to join the COPsync information sharing network. Acco...

• APCO Unveils Vehicular Emergency Data Set to Encourage Deployment of Advanced Automatic Crash Notification by Vehicle Manufacturers

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  ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International today announced its approval of the Vehicular Emergency Data Set (VEDS) for use in any future pilots...

• Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Gifts Ping4’s Hyperlocal Citizens Alerts App for Hampton Police Department To Help Keep Citizens Safe

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  “Geo-location” based smartphone app instantly notifies the populace about dangerous storms, missing persons, traffic situations, crimes in progress, as well as coming attractions at the Casino Ball...

• Cassidian Communications Releases Latest Management Information System, Aurora 2.0, Designed for 9-1-1 Call Centers

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  • Significant enhancements available to improve call center efficiencies with information gathering and reporting • 9-1-1 call takers and call center management both benefit from the improved featu...

• Smart911 Named a Silver Edison Award Winner for Personal Safety/Security Innovation

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  Prestigious honor recognizes additional caller information database for helping citizens and responders in emergency situations FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Rave Mobile Safety, the trusted software partner ...

• Sonetics Granted New Patent for Vehicle Communication System Using Wireless Headsets

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  Wireless Communication Pioneer Addresses Full Duplex Communication and Extended Range with DECT-Based Technology Portland, OR —Sonetics Corporation announced today that it has been granted U.S. pat...

• Law Enforcement Agencies Nationwide Join Nixle’s Community Information Service

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  Nixle Connect now used by more than 4,800 government agencies nationwide San Francisco, CA – Nixle, LLC, a provider of mass notification services for public safety agencies, highlights 10 of the ne...

• GeoComm Participates in NENA’s Industry Collaboration Event 4

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  St. Cloud, MN — GeoLynx Spatial Router, GeoComm’s ECRF/LVF, was tested during the week long NENA Industry Collaboration Event (ICE) 4. NENA held the Industry Collaboration Event #4 (ICE 4) in Irvin...

• IP Dispatch and Recording Advantages and Best Practices: A PowerSouth Case Study

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  Gilbert, SC — Analog communications systems are nearing the end of their life cycle - they are too cumbersome to serve the needs of today's mission-critical contact centers. Forward-thinking organi...

• Nixle Awarded GSN's Best Mass Notification System in 2011 Homeland Security Awards

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  Recognized for Free Public Notification Service, Nixle Connect SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Nixle, a provider of mass notification services for public safety agencies, announced today it has received the Be...

• Newark Police Department Implements Nixle Community Information Service

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  FREE Messaging and Notification System Helps Inform the Public NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Police Department, the largest municipal police force in New Jersey, announced today it has signed an agreement ...

• Nixle Names Veteran Technologist CEO

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  Eric Liu Named as Chief Executive Officer; Scott Mason Assumes Role of Chairman SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Nixle, LLC, a leader in civilian messaging applications for local, state, and federal law enforce...

• “Twitter was made for friends. Nixle was made for government,” says Nixle CEO

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   SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Nixle, LLC, whose civilian messaging and notification services are used by 4,600 government agencies, mostly in law enforcement, has embarked on a drive to link more federal ag...

• Nixle Launches Its Next-Generation Messaging Product, "Nixle Connect"

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  Over 4,600 Government Agencies and 600,000 Citizens Now Using NixleSAN FRANCISCO, CA - Nixle, LLC, a company that enables government agencies to communicate directly with their constituencies in a ...

• Department of Corrections teams up with Nixle Communications Service

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  (Pierre, S.D.)- The South Dakota Department of Corrections (DOC) has teamed up with Nixle, a communications service that allows for the sending of important community information directly to reside...

• GeoComm's NENA i3 Emergency Call Routing Software Successfully Implemented in Synergem's i3 ESInet

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  St. Cloud, MN--Two public safety agencies in North Carolina now have one of the nation's first NENA i3-compliant Emergency Services IP networks (ESInets). The North Central North Carolina (NCNC) Ne...

• ETGI Makes Donation to "Wounded Warrior Project” on Behalf of Clients and Customers

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  Enforcement Technology Group, Inc. (ETGI) is pleased to announce that they have recently made a sizeable donation to the “Wounded Warrior Project” (WWP) on behalf of all their clients and customers...

• Avtec’s Scout Consoles Prove Crucial in Providing Emergency Communications During New York Nor’easter

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  Untitled Document The West Islip, New York Fire Department put Avtec’s Scout consoles to the ultimate test during the recent Nor’easter. Records show the area has not suffered a storm of this histo...

• First Responders Launch Campaign for Nationwide Communications Network

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  Group Views FCC D Block Auction as Misguided; Calls on Congress to ActWashington, D.C. - The Public Safety Alliance, a partnership among the nation's leading public safety associations, today annou...

• ShotSpotter and Mutualink Team to Provide Integrated Solution for Attacks on Government Facilities

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  Mountain View, CA & Washington (Business Wire) ShotSpotter Inc. the leading developer of mission-essential gunshot location systems and Mutualink Inc. a leading provider of multimedia communication...

• ETGI introduces eVENT-NET™ Secure Internet Event Communication & Collaboration Software/Service

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  Enforcement Technology Group, Inc. (ETGI) in collaboration with Specialty Wireless Advanced Technologies (SWAT, LLC) is pleased to introduce eVENT-NET™ a powerful, Internet-based, software/service ...

• ICE AppTM, the "In Case of Emergency" iPhone Application, Is Free and Just Might Save Your Life

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  Legalzoom.com and Donate Life America Engineer ICE App to Help Users Easily Input the Comprehensive Information First Responders Need the Most Los Angeles, CA -(Marketwire) - The moment most accide...

• ETGI Announces Direct-Link Crisis Response Throw Phone System Giveaway Winner

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  ETGI is pleased to announce that lieutenant from the Akron Police Dept. (OH) was randomly selected as the winner Direct-Link Crisis Response Throw Phone System Giveaway.The winner had chosen to be ...

• ETGI Offers Chance to Win a Direct-Link Crisis Throw Phone System Up to a $12,500.00 Value

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  At any given moment, a hostage, barricade, standoff or Crisis Situation can occur that puts the lives of responding officers and civilians at risk. For over 15 years, Enforcement Technology Group, ...

• Utah Department of Public Safety Launches New Online Press Information Portal

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  First of its Kind Web Site Pushes Alerts and Provides Information on Public Safety Related Incidents and ActivitiesSalt Lake City, UT--(Business Wire)--The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) an...

• ETGI Announces New Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) Exhibitor/Supporter/Advertiser Sponsorship Opportunities

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  Enforcement Technology Group, Inc. (ETGI) partners of the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association (WCPA) is also pleased to announce the availability of new opportunities to gain critical exposure f...

• ETGI Announces the G.O. FieldWatch™ XL One of the Largest, Most Rugged, Battery-Powered/Portable Field Monitors

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  The FieldWatch™ is a versatile piece of equipment that can be used in ANY law enforcement/military application requiring the need to watch, listen to, record, or rebroadcast audio/video signals fro...

• Inter-Agency Board Determines Direct-Link 007 by ETGI Meets SEL and AEL

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  Enforcement Technology Group, Inc. (ETGI) is pleased to announce that the Inter-Agency Board (IAB) has determined that the Direct-Link 007 Series Crisis Response with Tactical Remote Unit (TRU) mee...

• Industry Leaders AtHoc and DCC Announce Partnership to Expand Emergency Alerting Capabilities

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  Development Collaboration to Provide Tightly Integrated Solution for Crisis Communications BURLINGAME, CA and FRANKLIN, TN--(Marketwire - October 14, 2008) - AtHoc, Inc., the pioneer and leader in ...

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