Police Communications Interoperability News & Articles

• FirstNet brings first responders innovative mission-ready communications tools

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  Ways FirstNet is bringing innovation into the field to strengthen situational awareness and incident 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

• $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

• 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

• 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

• On-demand webinar: The first 15 minutes of disaster: Creating order from chaos

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  View this virtual tabletop webinar to help prepare you to respond to the next mass casualty incident in your jurisdiction

• How to increase situational awareness and faster response times (eBook)

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  In this eBook, learn how Live911 bridges the gap between a 911 caller and officers in the field with distance-aware real time monitoring

• Transforming public safety through technology

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  New research identifies 3 major trends that define how expectations and use of safety technology are evolving

• On-Demand webinar: Shaping the future of emergency communications

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  How technological advances influence PSAPs and ECCs and redefine the public safety ecosystem

• San Diego Police Department ensure public safety at the 2021 US Open Golf Championship

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  Dejero provides uninterrupted connectivity at high profile events for real-time crowd monitoring and critical communications

• Expand your radio reach by integrating smartphones into your existing system

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  With the Tango Tango integration service, first responders can connect their existing two-way radio networks with smartphones to augment and extend communications across platforms, channels and agencies

• 6 things you need to know about ARP funding opportunities (infographic)

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  Here’s how your agency can tap into federal funds available under the American Rescue Plan to help recover costs and improve communications systems and other critical tools

• The missing piece: Cross-jurisdictional intelligence sharing is here

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  RMS interoperability removes geographic barriers to connect investigators to crime data and more

• FirstNet, AT&T launch therapy dog program to support first responder health and wellness

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  As part of the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative, 30+ dogs will be stationed across the country to deploy following emergencies

• How this police department is preparing for a wireless future

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  Replacing aging in-car technology provided a bonus opportunity for Seattle Police Department to upgrade its wireless communications with advanced in-vehicle connectivity

• Public safety is complex, but data doesn't have to be

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  Timely, accurate and data-driven insights are vital if public safety agencies are to adapt to changing operational priorities and new ways of working

• Connecting public safety agencies with proven industry partners

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  AWS launches competency program to help agencies leverage cloud technology vendors

• 4 common objections to smartphone adoption and how to address them

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  There are always challenges for agencies looking to adopt new technology; here are some tips for overcoming these common objections to smartphone adoption

• How one Michigan dispatch center integrated its 911 technology for better location accuracy from mobile callers

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  The integration of RapidSOS into Tyler Technologies’ New World Enterprise CAD brought new capabilities to the forefront

• 6 challenges, 6 tech solutions to help law enforcement agencies during the pandemic and beyond

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  Greater situational awareness, officer safety, better communications and faster response times were already on the wish list – the crisis added new urgency

• T-Mobile launches free 5G for first responders

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  The company will provide free 5G access to all public and nonprofit state and local fire, police and EMS agencies for 10 years

• On-Demand Webinar: Here's how you can use video chat and data sharing tools from Carbyne911 to reduce traffic to health centers

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  These new mitigation strategies help protect vulnerable people and prevent overwhelmed hospitals

• Police1 COVID-19 Innovation Series: How to manage today’s challenges while preparing for long-term impacts

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  This on-demand webinar series highlights six technologies that can help law enforcement agencies support their communities and stakeholders through the COVID crisis and beyond

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