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Atlanta City Council Approves Ground Lease Agreement for Public Safety Training Center (GA)
Atlanta City Council Approves Ground Lease Agreement for Public Safety Training Center ATLANTA—The ground lease agreement with the Atlanta Police Foundation (APF) to build a public safety training campus on City-owned property was passed by City Council. The APF...
Police Communications Center Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment (NJ)
MONTVILLE, NJ – On Monday, Sept. 13, the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will examine all aspects of the Montville Police Department’s Public Safety Emergency Communications Center’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and...
Genesee County 911 director resigns amid family dispute, misdemeanor charge (MI)
FENTON TWP. — Genesee County 911 director Spring Tremaine is stepping down from her post following a family dispute that led to a misdemeanor charge against her. Tremaine, who was been the 911 director since 2017, sent her letter of resignation to the Genesee County...
SLCPD sees emergency calls for help go up in August – Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – City officials will tell you crime is trending down in the Capitol City. But, according to data, the Salt Lake City Police Department is averaging about 20 percent more calls into the dispatch center during August. At this pace, officers will...
County makes offer for 911 director job (MI)
Branch County Commissioners have offered the job of 911 director to one of five candidates, but they are not making the decision public. The 911 Advisory Board learned of the offer Wednesday at its September board meeting. Bronson City Manager Brandon Mersman asked...
The Reimagining Public Safety Collaborative looks for feedback through new website (NY)
Ithaca, NY (WENY) -- Tompkins County is taking a major step in its Reimagining Public Safety plan, by unveiling its new community engagement website. The launch of the website comes after months and months of planning and receiving feedback from the people of Tompkins...
NICE Honors Emergency Communications Professionals with 2021 PSAPS’ Finest Awards, Including First Recipient of Above & Beyond Award
Nine individuals will be recognized in the 16th annual awards program for their skills, knowledge, professionalism and dedication in service to their communities HOBOKEN, N.J., September 09, 2021--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the winners of its...
Fort council eyes municipal-run EMS service (WI)
The City of Fort Atkinson’s 911 ambulance service contract with Ryan Brothers Ambulance, Fort Atkinson, will not be automatically extended. The city is proposing to bring 911 ambulance service under the purview of the Fort Atkinson Fire Department, as well as increase...
Sept. 11: Public safety agencies recall day that united America 20 years ago (GA)
Almost every year on Sept. 11, local public safety agencies in Statesboro hold a commemoration of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, whose repercussions are still being felt. This year the observance, hosted jointly by the Statesboro Fire Department and...
Rensselaer County dispatch loses power in storm (NY)
GENEVA (AP) — Rich countries with large supplies of coronavirus vaccines should refrain from offering booster shots through the end of the year and make the doses available for poorer countries, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday, doubling down...
“Hello, this is 911, what is your emergency?” (ID) ([Editorial]
I can’t say I remember it, but I had just celebrated my fifth birthday. My parents, like all others, gave me some presents. I’d wager that there was also a […]
Valdosta Public Safety Departments partner with VSU Social Media students (GA)
Share with friends Release: This semester, Valdosta State University students are getting hands-on experience working with the Valdosta Fire and Police to create a social media strategy plan for each department. Recognizing that organizations all over the world —...
Public Safety Advocate: Drones, FirstNet Data Interoperability, Computer-Aided-Dispatch, Muni-Wi-Fi Again?
Drones—Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) Concern is growing within the public-safety ranks about citizens flying drones over incidents that call for first responders. When incidents involve wildfires, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) usually declares no-fly...
NCCoE Releases Cybersecurity Guide for First Responders – Infosecurity Magazine
The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the final version of a Cybersecurity Practice Guide for first responders. The NIST Cybersecurity Practice Guide SP 1800-13, Mobile...
Transition underway for unified dispatch in Henry County (AL)
HEADLAND, Ala. (WTVY) - Henry County first responders are in the process of transitioning to a unified dispatch. The county’s E-911 director believes it’s a move in the right direction for the citizens. E-911 Director Chad Sowell says this is about providing the best...
911 Dispatcher Keith Thornton Jr., On Duty When Officer Ella French Was Killed, Shares The Many Lessons He’s Learned And The Powerful Connections He’s Made (IL)
CHICAGO (CBS) — Keith Thornton Jr. was the guiding voice during our city’s most recent line-of-duty tragedy – the murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications dispatcher was applauded for his decisive action over...
9/11 NYPD Dispatcher to Newsmax: Need Unity, Compassion Again (NY)
Candace Baker, a New York Police dispatcher on Sept. 11, 2001 who spent the whole day taking missing persons calls, tells Newsmax that Americans need to return to the sense of unity and compassion that united them in the days following the terrorist attacks...
Jasper County 9-1-1 emergency call center needs callers (MO)
JOPLIN, Mo. — More and more emergency dispatch centers are seeing “help wanted” signs. The Jasper County 9-1-1 call center has seen openings staying at three to four positions. The Joplin city dispatch currently has five positions unfilled. They’re just part of an...
EMS Dispatch (Nepal)
Emergency Medical Dispatch System Nepal Medics is working to open the first emergency medical dispatch center in the history of Nepal. Nepali citizens who have a medical emergency will be able call a toll-free three digit number that will connect them to our dispatch...
Terrorist acts prompt plans to improve communication | Local (MD)
The surreal nature of Sept. 11, 2001, for those living and working in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area at the time still lingers for many. Mike Grierson recalled working with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue in Rockville when he learned about the attacks in...
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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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