Police Communications Interoperability News & Articles

• 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

• How to spec out a mobile command vehicle

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  Purchasing a mobile command vehicle for a law enforcement agency requires combining up-front decisions and long-term planning

• Officials: Suspects illegally using Pa. 911 frequencies

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  "Individuals have used Cambria County radio frequency to transmit false information while posing as police officers"

• Public safety in the age of connectivity (eBook)

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  Advancing policing through technology

• Mo. county 911 dispatchers to view school cameras in emergencies

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  Marion County 911 and the Hannibal public school district are teaming up to access any of the security cameras in operation throughout the school district

• Association formed to encourage responders to join FirstNet

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  FirstNet Association was created to “bridge the gap” between responders and network engineers who are working to increase efficiency

• Verizon unveils public safety private core

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  The private core is the centerpiece of expanded products and services that are designed to enhance the company’s 4G LTE network for public safety

• AT&T announces nationwide launch of FirstNet

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  “The launch of the network core comes a year into the FirstNet public-private partnership” FirstNet Senior Vice President Chris Sambar said

• Podcast: Why communication is a top issue and how to fix it

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  Host Chris Cebollero sits down with three veteran fire, EMS and police experts to better understand the communication issues and challenges facing responders

• When disaster hits: Improving communications interoperability (eBook)

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  Communication problems, especially reliability and interoperability, are widespread and complicate preparedness, training and response

• Quiz: Are you a FirstNet expert?

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  Take this quiz to see how well you know FirstNet

• How mobile broadband technology will revolutionize emergency response

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  The ability to initiate a video stream at the push of a button allows onsite responders to immediately share what they are seeing with the command center

• FirstNet now available for first responders across the U.S.

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  FirstNet opt-in states now include all 50 states, two territories and Washington, D.C., expanding first responder wireless broadband network access 

• Case study: How FirstNet helped a Texas agency improve use of mobile video technologies

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  In order for first responders to reap the full benefits of mobile video technologies, public safety must have access to a robust and reliable network

• Next-gen 911 matching grant rules open for comment

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  By Colin Wood Statescoop The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) took a small step toward providing states and localities new funding for next generation upgrades to the national 911 call center infr...

• NYPD needs to replace 36K police smartphones

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  Officials said the phones given to officers over the past two years are obsolete and can’t be upgraded

• Verizon developing FirstNet competitor

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  The company says the network ensures public safety officials "have the opportunity to weigh all their options as they make their important communications network decisions"

• Collaboration is key to preparing for public safety missions

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  Interagency planning, training and exercises are critical components of response actions

• FirstNet's national public safety network may finally become a reality

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  FirstNet’s selection of AT&T to build out the telecom spectrum is the biggest news thus far in this long-running saga

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