Police Communications Interoperability News & Articles

• 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

• Funding interoperable communications during a public health crisis

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  Departments should work with their finance office to review all available grant funds that could be redirected

• 5G is giving law enforcement permission to expect more

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  Advancements in wireless communications are influencing how other technologies can perform for law enforcement

• What if the emergency center has an emergency?

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  How one Georgia 911 center stays ready to deploy a pop-up dispatch center when disaster hits

• How a mobile incident command vehicle fleet supports emergency management

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

• 5 ways a rugged smartphone keeps first responders connected and safe

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  From push-to-talk capabilities to GPS to body-worn camera functionality, the right mobile device helps keep first responders connected anytime, anywhere, for any situation

• Calif. city deploys FirstNet to first responders, agencies that support them

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  San Jose’s emergency action plan calls for deploying FirstNet to both first responders and other city agencies like transportation and public works

• In-vehicle connectivity: 9 important considerations when choosing a mobile router

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  Today’s patrol vehicle needs a high-performance mobile router solution that securely connects mission critical applications and mobile assets

• Five issues PDs must address to harness the potential of NG911 and FirstNet

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  PERF project examines the impact of Next Generation 911 systems and the FirstNet wireless broadband network on police and other first responders

• How to fund FirstNet implementation in your agency

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  Numerous federal, state and private grants may be able to support all or part of your FirstNet implementation project

• Verizon announces 5G First Responder Lab

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  Verizon seeks innovators to accelerate 5G technology development for first responders

• Spotlight: Cradlepoint’s 4G LTE cloud-managed solution creates a secure and reliable network for first responders

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  Cradlepoint is committed to making sure first responders can rely on them to keep them connected and protected

• Photo roundup: IACP 2018

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  Didn't make it out to Orlando? We have you covered

• Editorial: The evolving role of LE in disaster response

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  Following 9/11 and subsequent natural and man-made disasters, LE agencies have embraced new responsibilities associated with disaster preparedness and response

• FirstNet launches ‘Public Safety First’ podcast

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  The podcast highlights first responders and their experiences with FirstNet

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