FIRSTNET is America’s public safety network.
That means first responders in all 50 states, 5 territories and the District of Columbia are gaining access to the only nationwide, high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built specifically for them. And that’s why I am excited to announce that FirstNet has launched in the 3 Pacific territories — American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands…
Arlington County is planning to start regular testing of public safety personnel and critical employees, ARLnow has learned.
The county has acquired a rapid testing machine, which is currently undergoing a certification process. Once its accuracy is certified, it will be used to regularly test law enforcement, fire department and emergency communications personnel, as well as public health and other critical county employees…
SOMA Global, a leading provider of Public Safety as a Service (PSAAS™), has contracted with the City of Whiteville Police Department to implement North Carolina’s first cloud-native Public Safety Solution, fully running on the AWS GovCloud.
“Our agency is excited to be the first in North Carolina to begin using SOMA’s platform,” said Whiteville Police Department’s Chief Douglas Ipock…
Results: Twenty-three percent (23%) of the sample (n = 27) met criteria for PTSD. Engagement with PTSD Coach over a one-month period resulted in statistically significant decreases in PTSD symptom severity and other psychological indicators…
Although many Alaskans are focused on the budget, PFDs and life with COVID-19, there are other key issues that affect the public. One recent development quietly occurring in the background related to public safety should be brought to the attention of the public is the Emergency Communication Center (911) Project.
There are times when legislators must speak up to encourage a better result… READ MORE
PRESS RELEASE:
Call If You Can, Text If You Can’t
The Gwinnett County Police Department is proud to announce that as of June 1, 2020 we will now have Text to 911 capability. The best, fastest, most reliable method to contact 911 in an emergency is to call and speak to a dispatcher but we recognize that there are times or situations that can make calling 911 difficult. Our citizens will be able to send a text to 911 if they are unable to call… READ MORE
