by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 18, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
The National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators, SAFECOM and the Federal Partnership for Interoperable Communications have released a fact sheet to help law enforcement and public safety agencies manage encryption keys in order to protect voice communications from unauthorized personnel.
The Encryption Key Management Fact Sheet provides information on how public safety agencies can manage cryptographic keys and reasons why agencies should encrypt land mobile radio systems, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said Friday…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 18, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
The FCC has set an accuracy requirement for the “Z” or height axis used to determine location of a person inside a building at three meters (9.842 feet). This will result in more accurate location determination than previous calculations that did not include the Z-Axis, but it still falls short when pinpoint locations are needed. Many within the public-safety community are calling for “to the floor and to the door” location…
by ECC Editor | Jun 18, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
As new COVID-19 cases continue to rise in 22 states and strain emergency departments nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) suggest ER visits in April were down 42% across the country compared to the same period last year.
Additionally, new data from ImageTrend Collaborate™, a national pre-hospital de-identified database, suggests 9-1-1 means of transport are down 29% from January 2020 to April 2020. Yet, heart attacks and strokes haven’t stopped for COVID-19… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 15, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
For the past six and a half years, James, a military veteran in his thirties, has spent his days in a 911 call center on the East Coast, counseling strangers during some of the worst moments of their lives.
“I like helping people and I’m good at what I do,” he told The Daily Beast.
James thinks he has “a couple dozen CPR saves”—incidents when he’s talked someone through performing the procedure, keeping someone alive until…
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 13, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
By Ted Hebron, senior product manager at Laird Connectivity.
Property owners desire optimal wireless connectivity in their buildings to better serve their tenants. However, these systems can play a far more urgent role in emergency situations by supporting communications with first responders.
The coronavirus crisis is forcing building owners to think deeply about the safety of occupants. The nationwide rollout of the FirstNet network, which is happening at a rapid pace, will give first responders far better connectivity via a dedicated wireless network. However, the success of this network depends on whether buildings provide adequate in-building signal support for firefighters, police and EMTs. READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jun 13, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Solid network reliability, data priority for first responder traffic and local 24/7 support are crucial.
When it comes to public safety communications, a reliable network is key. First responders need operational and reliable connectivity in order to keep citizens and property safe as well as themselves and fellow officers. The more quickly officers gain situational awareness, the more control they have over a situation and the safety of others. Whether a natural disaster or emergency event, first responders’ voice and data traffic need to get through in any situation…
