The Metro Nashville & Davidson County Department of Emergency Communications will implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
DEC went live with ASAP on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 a.m. with Nashville-based ADS Security. The following companies have since also connected: Vector Security, Rapid Response Monitoring, Security Central, Alert 360… READ MORE
While AT&T is on track to meet all nationwide First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) milestones, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) this week flagged schedule, communication, and end-user satisfaction management issues that it said could stop the program from reaching its full potential.
[…] “AT&T has made progress deploying the network and meeting contractual milestones and goals, and FirstNet has employed a variety of mechanisms—many of which align with key practices—to oversee AT&T’s performance … READ MORE
Today, a new app for personal safety is launching in Detroit.
It’s called Citizen and it combines location information with 9-1-1 intelligence intended to keep you and your network of friends and family in the loop about accidents at home, on the road and elsewhere.
Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson talks about Citizen with Ben Jealous, former President of the NAACP and Social Impact Investor in Citizen… READ MORE
TAMPA, FL — Making good on its commercial slogan, “Just OK is not OK,” AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties got a big boost in wireless connectivity. AT&T added eight new cell sites to enhance 4G LTE coverage in the area and help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service… READ MORE
The City of Hopkinsville installed three emergency call boxes along the Hopkinsville Rail Trail on Tuesday; however, the beacons are expected to be turned on within the next week.
“They’re integrated with (the Emergency Communications Center) and have built-in cameras in them,” Ezell said. “When you activate the call, it takes you to the 911 center, you’re on camera and a blue flashing light will illuminate.”
