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City of Longview to purchase new public safety communications system (TX)
The city of Longview is targeting replacement of its 20-year-old public safety communications system. Members of the city's purchasing department opened sealed proposals this week from nine vendors. City spokesman Shawn Hara said the requests for proposal were looked...
County Now Using Simplicity Mobile App to Connect Residents with Real-Time Information & Events (CA)
Redwood City — County of San Mateo has adopted the Simplicity app, a new mobile communication channel that directly connects with residents by delivering important announcements and events directly to the user’s phone. The free app doesn’t require residents to create...
Cimarron Hills Fire Department earns new ‘Public Protection Classification’ rating, meaning decreased property insurance premiums for many (CO)
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - The Cimarron Hills Fire Department earned a “Class 2 Public Protection Classification” rating from the Insurance Services Office, meaning a lot of home and business owners within their protection district will have decreased...
911 dispatchers still needed (MO)
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Slowly but surely, the Communications Center is filling the dispatcher holes. The St. Joseph Police Department hired six new communications operators in January but is still looking to hire two more. Captain John Olszowka says it is...
KITTCOM rolls out new computer-based location accuracy technology (WA)
When it comes to emergency response, time is of the essence, and KITTCOM recently rolled out advanced technology that helps shave precious time off their responses to calls for help. The technology rolled out by the agency is designed to hone in on the location of...
Bayham saving on 911 dispatch service (Canada)
Bayham council discussed the following during a Thursday, March 3 meeting: Councillors gave the go ahead for the $11,935 purchase of a new HVAC system for the Straffordville Library. The budgeted item was to replace the 30-year-old existing system. Following the...
Fresno PD First Major City to Deploy Axon Dispatch to Better Support First Responders (CA)
Axon announced that the Fresno Police Department, a Major City Chiefs Association member, is now live on Axon Dispatch, a computer-aided dispatch system (CAD) platform built on modern cloud technologies. Fresno PD benefits from Axon's suite of innovative technology...
New anti-DJI rules could ground public-safety drone programs, IWCE speakers say – Urgent Comms
Public-safety aerial drone initiatives provide an ever-growing level of situational awareness to first responders, but many of these programs could be undermined by rules designed to ban the use of drones from China-based DJI because of national-security concerns,...
Unknown expectations (TX)
National Telecommunicator Week is the second week in April. This week is set aside each year to celebrate and recognize all telecommunicator/dispatchers. There are presently 14 dispatchers at Texas County 9-1-1. These dedicated men and women are members of your...
Watchdog groups criticize LMPD decision to encrypt police scanners (KY)
The Louisville Metro Police Department responded to questions and concerns Tuesday about its decision to move to an encrypted communication system that would delay police radio communications broadcast on police scanners."We don't want to impede on people having...
Sheriff Praises Dispatcher Who Helped Couple Deliver Baby On I-94
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN — A Washington County 911 telecommunicator who answered as a Wisconsin mother was giving birth in her car in Woodbury last week is being lauded by the county's sheriff. Vicki Herrmann picked up the phone when Baily Bieniek-Phelps and her husband,...
Canton 911 calls now go directly to city dispatchers, not first to the county (OH)
CANTON – Dial 911 on your cellphone in Canton earlier this month and you'd talk to a second dispatcher before police or firefighters could head your way. Cellphone-placed emergency calls in the city were answered by Stark County dispatchers...
North Georgetown, Sebring fire departments to upgrade radio system (OH)
NORTH GEORGETOWN – Several fire departments recently upgraded their communication systems after receiving a roughly $900,000 regional grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. North Georgetown, Sebring, Beloit, Damascus and Homeworth fire departments will...
911 center improving alarm response (KY)
he Owensboro-Daviess County 911 Oversight Board has approved a plan that will cut out significant time between when an alarm goes off and the time a first responder is dispatched, said Paul Nave, director of the dispatch center. He said the new ASAP to PSAP program...
FCC: Three More Telecom Vendors Pose National Security Threat – Telecompetitor
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau today is continuing to take actions against telecom vendors that the agency perceives to be a threat to national security. The latest companies whose equipment or services have been deemed to be a security risk are...
Fayette County allocated American Rescue Plan funds for emergency dispatch radio system (IA)
Fayette County hopes to use American Rescue Plan funds and grant money to upgrade the radio system used by the sheriff to dispatch emergency services. The Board of Supervisors and the Fayette County E911 Commission met in joint session at the courthouse last week to...
IWCE 2022: Public-safety digital security and the threat of cyberattacks
A few decades ago, government security managers were tasked with overseeing physical features like fencing, CCTV cameras, doors and locks. Today, security stretches far beyond brick and mortar infrastructure—into the digital realm. With the meteoric rise in ransomware...
First cadet to be assigned to Carson City Public Safety Communications Division in 32 years (NV)
Sheriff’s Office Cadet Explorer Trinity McLaren has become the first Cadet to be assigned to the Public Safety Communications Division of the department in 32 years. Following in the footsteps forged decades ago by Captain (retired) Brian Humphrey, Carson City...
The United States adds Chinese telecommunications companies to the list of national security threats
Washington [US]March 28 (ANI): On Friday, the US added China Telecom (Americans) Corp and China Mobile International USA to its list of providers of communications equipment and services that pose a threat to national security under a 2019 law that has to intended to...
Hometown Helpers: 911 dispatcher helps save lives (Video) (ID
IDAHO FALLS — Every week, EastIdahoNews.com is introducing you to Hometown Helpers in our community. We want to spotlight firefighters, police officers, city workers, snowplow drivers and others who quietly keep our cities and counties running. This week, we are...
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Wednesday, September 30 to Thursday, October 1, 2026
Law enforcement is operating in one of the most demanding environments in modern history. Shifting public expectations, critical incidents, and ongoing organizational pressures have reshaped the profession, and the impact on officer health and agency stability has never been greater. This inaugural symposium convenes law enforcement leaders, mental health and health care experts, researchers, and bipartisan policymakers to explore practical, evidence-informed solutions. Grounded in research and lived experience, this symposium focuses on translating knowledge into action.
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PSBTA Releases Survey on First Responder Support for FirstNet Reauthorization
New Survey: First Responders Overwhelmingly Support Reauthorization of FirstNet
A new bipartisan national survey commissioned by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association finds near- unanimous support among first responders for reauthorizing the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority)– the agency overseeing America’s dedicated public safety broadband network.
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FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz Spectrum
This episode dives into the critical evolution of public safety communications, focusing on the recent FCC decision to establish a nationwide Band Manager framework for the 4.9 GHz spectrum, and discuss the evolution and deployment of the FirstNet System. Host Chris Tubbs interviews Chief Jeff Johnson, a leader in public safety technology and the development of FirstNet. Together, they explore the history, governance, and transformative potential of FirstNet and the 4.9 GHz spectrum in enhancing public safety operations with emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and augmented reality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of protecting and optimizing public safety spectrum, the lessons learned from past advocacy efforts, and a call to action for public safety leaders to remain engaged in ensuring the spectrum’s effective use and governance.
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