Police Communications Interoperability News & Articles

• On-Demand Webinar: The Power of Mobile – How police and fire agencies are funding effective smartphone programs

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  This informative webinar will provide key information on how two public safety agencies (one police and one fire) funded comprehensive smartphone programs that provided issued devices to all personnel.

• Report released on nationwide transition to NG911

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  More states are adopting statewide NG911 plans and the use of text-to-911 continues to grow

• Mo. dispatchers now using live video technology system to enhance emergency response

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  Dispatchers will be able to access a smartphone's camera with the user's permission to assist responders' response efforts

• How essential is 5G to public safety operations? (infographic)

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  The benefits of 5G are not limited to wireless phone use

• Case study: How data-sharing at Tenn. county sheriff's office, PD improves day-to-day operations

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  A cloud-based platform has given the departments the ability to collaborate to share data, build robust criminal cases, and solve crime efficiently and effectively

• 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

• 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

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