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County EMA considers solutions for crisis (PA)

CLARION - There may be short-term and long-term solutions available for the emergency medical crisis in Clarion County. Lue Wilson, the assistant secretary of the Clarion County Township Association, said Monday at a meeting of the county Emergency Management...

N.Y. EMS partnership aims to reduce response times (NY)

GREENFIELD, N.Y. — Residents in Greenfield are benefiting from the town's investment in Greenfield Ambulance, a partnership with Corinth EMS that has resulted in quicker response times by the ambulance company, town officials said Tuesday. Greenfield Ambulance,...

Brown named Cetronia’s communication center manager (PA)

Cetronia Ambulance Corps has announced the recent hiring of Benjamin A. Brown as communications center manager. Brown, 47, formerly served with the organization as an EMT and dispatcher from 2011-15. More recently, he served as the director of operations for Eastern...

Updating C-K’s 911 system a pricy task (Canada)

hange is on the way for the delivery of emergency 9-1-1 services in Chatham-Kent. Mandated by the Canadian Radio and Television Commission with a 2025 deadline, the switch will see a new ‘Next Generation 911’ (NG 911) digital system replacing the out-dated analog...

Idaho County sees increase in 911 calls

GRANGEVILLE — Emergency calls to the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office have skyrocketed over the past three years because of the continued growing population, a communications officer reported Tuesday. Mandee Mignerey, communications supervisor for the sheriff’s office,...

OREGON CITIES WEIGH CONSOLIDATING 9-1-1 DISPATCH CENTERS

(TNS) — After more than 20 years of on-and-off discussions about consolidation, Astoria and Seaside are evaluating whether to combine emergency dispatch centers. Sheriff Matt Phillips said the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office has strongly supported the concept for...

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The Inaugural Howard C. Liebengood Foundation Symposium: The Evolving Law Enforcement Landscape & the First Responder Mental Health Crisis

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.

Over two days, participants will examine the evolving policing landscape, confront the profession’s mental health crisis—including elevated rates of suicide, PTSD, depression, and anxiety—and identify strategies to strengthen resilience, crisis response, and organizational leadership.

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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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Accessing Federal Resources When an Emergency or Major Disaster Strikes

In light of the major disasters that our nation has recently experienced, PS Grants is offering this FREE webinar to review Disaster Assistance Programs and how to access them. Learn what federal funds and resources are available through Disaster Assistance, understand the process of requesting assistance, know what to expect before, during, and after, and find out who to contact for help.


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