The Owen Sound Police Service completed 911 transfer tests this week, finishing a long and difficult process of Next Generation 911 compatibility.
Earlier this year, the Service completed its first test call with Bell Canada.
In recent months, the Service has completed a number of milestones allowing for the dispatch centre to be ready to not only receive calls but transfer them to other NG911 partners… READ MORE
By Randy Richmond, W7HMT
In March 2018, the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network known as First Responder Network Authority, in contract with AT&T, was launched as FirstNet®, the first nationwide 4G LTE communications platform dedicated for public safety’s wireless broadband needs. The 2012 Spectrum Act, which funded FirstNet, sallows the dedicated band on the 700 MHz spectrum to be shared with second responders (extended primary status), such as people in healthcare, utilities, transportation, and supporting volunteer groups, including the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®). Here’s how ARES members can apply for a subscription to FirstNet and use this tool for public service applications. READ MORE
Lexington, SC (Paul Kirby) – Lexington County’s 911 Communications Division held its quarterly In-Service Training this week and during that training, a number of awards and recognition for employee achievements were presented. Employees who have also been promoted over the last two quarters were congratulated for achieving a higher rank earned through hard work, continuing education, and dedication to their duties. Due to COVID-19, the 1st and 2nd quarter awards were presented together this week… READ MORE
Cape Girardeau County has taken another step toward adding texting capability to its 911 emergency system.
The County Commission on Thursday approved a resolution to accept a $9,140 grant from the Missouri 911 Service Board. That money will be added to $13,710 already awarded to the county as part of a $22,850 60/40 Next Generation (NG) 911 matching grant from the Missouri Department of Public Safety and administered through the Department of Homeland Security… READ MORE
Hackers can wreak havoc on public safety communications networks. Fortunately, there is a lot that agencies can do to increase the difficulty of hacking their networks to lessen, and even prevent, the effects of cyberattacks.
While it is next to impossible to prevent cyberattacks entirely, taking these steps will make it more difficult for hackers to execute them and will lessen their impact on public safety communications networks when they do occur…
SIDNEY – The Shelby County commissioners will continue to review and study possible options to improve the county’s radio communication system after hearing presentations and receiving feedback from first responders.
Shelby County emergency medical services chiefs, fire chiefs, police chiefs and village administrators heard a presentation Aug. 6 reviewing the findings of a recently completed study on the county’s radio communications systems. MCM Consulting Group, of State College, Pennsylvania, explained the status of the county’s current system, operational performance issues and future challenges…
