AT&T Boosts Network Speeds and Coverage in Livingston County (NY)

AT&T Boosts Network Speeds and Coverage in Livingston County (NY)

AT&T*  has added three new cell sites to enhance the Livingston County’s ’s 4G LTE coverage and help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service. The company is also claiming this action will also help customers get the most out of their mobile devices.

The new cell sites serve Avon, the Route 5 & 20 split west of the Genesee River, the Village of Canawaugus, the Town of Caledonia, Lakeville, the Town of Livonia, the I-390 corridor between the NYS Thruway & Geneseo and the Village of Springwater.

Rethinking Requirements: – Why when we think ‘Push-to-Talk’, we assume ‘Land Mobile Radio’?

By Neil Horden

When we think of public safety communications, we most often think of police, and fire, and the Two-Way radios they use. While much has changed about these systems over the years, the fundamentals of Two-Way Push-to-Talk (PTT) communications on a Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system has been a staple. So much so, that we often define our communications requirements as if PTT over LMR is the only viable solution.

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Full Time (24 Hours) Dispatcher – 911 Communication Center (MA)

Dispatchers answer incoming calls and requests for service; dispatch appropriate personnel to calls, as required; coordinate back-up support activities via radio; determine priorities among calls; monitor the radio system; perform registration, license and criminal checks. Operate LEAPS computer terminal to obtain or input information on persons, property, and vehicles in nationwide law enforcement network. Position requires ongoing contact with the general public, town departments, and emergency personnel requiring excellent customer service skills…

Abington Police Department to Join Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center (MA)

Abington Police Department to Join Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center (MA)

For immediate releaseHOLBROOK — Director Steve Hooke is pleased to announce that the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center will be adding the Abington Police Department to its list of partner agencies.

The HRECC will begin dispatch services for the Abington Police Department in Fiscal Year 2022, and will also acquire the Abington Public Safety Answering Point…