Police Secure Communications News & Articles

• On-demand webinar: Public safety communications technology: past, present and future

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  Taking a deeper look into the role of technology in public safety, our presenters offer insights into current technology use, and how it can save lives.

• Why your agency needs a cybersecurity boost and how to fund those efforts

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  Ransomware is a growing threat in the public sector, but there are tools and grants available to help police and other agencies avoid costly incidents

• Cyberattackers are coming for public safety; prepare now

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  Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks

• 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

• The value of cellular broadband for mission-critical communication (white paper)

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  Findings from a recent survey show that needs for connectivity are outpacing agencies’ current capabilities as the pandemic accelerates digital transformation

• 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 new smart radio features help keep officer focus where it is needed most

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  Motorola adds new interfacing options, applications and remote management features to its mission-critical radios

• 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

• How to buy secure communications equipment

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  When purchasing police secure communications equipment make sure to consider ease of use, durability and long-term upgrades

• Interested in keeping your radio communications private? Here’s what you need to hear

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  Earpieces are the new answer to a decades-long problem

• 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

• 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

• Roundtable: Police tech experts gaze into the crystal ball

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  Four experts on the frontline of law enforcement technology tell us what to expect 15 years out

• Cyber attacks shutdown Calif. department's website

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  It’s unclear why the websites were targeted

• Massive data breach could affect every federal agency

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  China-based hackers are suspected once again of breaking into U.S. government computer networks

• NetMotion Wireless launches the NetMotion Mobility app

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  New mobility app promised VPN support and security

• NC city to build wireless network for police, fire

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  Officials say people surfing the web on smart phones has led to problems for police and fire departments

• Calif. Bay Area responders still not on same radio frequency

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  Progress has been hampered by high costs, intergovernmental wrangling, multilayered bureaucracy and technology that's still evolving

• Emergency radios still not connected post-9/11

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  Responders found they could not communicate with each other

• 10 years later, NY responders communicate better

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  Sept. 11 was a convergence of the worst possible problems in communication technology

• Calif. bill would let 911 dispatchers accept photos, videos, texts

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  A group of cities in California are moving to implement "Next-Generation 9-1-1" systems

• Battlefield iPhone app makes the move to law enforcement

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  Raytheon's One Force Tracker can simultaneously coordinate police units

• SkyTerra offers satellite telephone/radio with push-to-talk capability

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  MSAT-G2 designed for rural, remote, disaster-prone areas

• Taking a tip from the next generation

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  Tip411+ allows law enforcement to receive anonymous tips, post social media content

• Hytera launches three new digital radios

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  Company rolls out new products at IWCE

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