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Dispatchers: The unsung heroes (WY)

TORRINGTON – When you first walk into the Torrington Police Department you will see a big glass window with at least one person sitting behind a wall of computers. There will also be the sounds of voices over the radio and the ringing of telephones. You might be...

Mansfield Police announce 2020 award winners (OH)

MANSFIELD -- The Mansfield Division of Police was unable to have its annual Awards Banquet due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, Chief Keith Porch said he still wanted to recognize officers for all of their hard work. The following officers and civilians were...

The Public-Safety Benefits of oneM2M IoT Standards

In public safety and emergency situations, there are different priorities for people and connected things to communicate with each other and to trigger actions accordingly. This is a complex technical and operational challenge, partly because the scope of connected...

County Recognizes 9-1-1 Dispatchers (PA)

After a trying 2020 and start to 2021, Bucks County is recognizing its dispatchers. This week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which honors those who serve as dispatchers. From the emergency communication center in Ivyland Borough, the county’s...

Roanoke honors Telecommunicator of the Year (VA)

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The people who answer the call and send help when there’s an emergency are in the spotlight during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. And in Roanoke, the city has recognized its Telecommunicator of the Year. During a ceremony Monday...

EMERGENCY OPERATORS CELEBRATED (NY)

They’re called “the first calm voice in the dark” and this week 911 dispatchers are being recognized during Public Safety Telecommunicator Week. The individuals who are the first to take a call in an emergency, assess often on-going incidents and clearly communicate...

‘Stay on the line, I’ll tell you what to do next’

Paying homage to our heroes in headsets during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW), the second week of April, is a chance to honor all our wonderful telecommunications personnel in the public safety...

911 Dispatcher Wins Holiday (OH)

Wood County, Ohio — Monday is the first day of the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, an event aimed at thanking behind-the-scenes staff to ensure the safety of the public and first responders. Cpl. Beth Amos, Wayne, Ohio, is a dispatcher for the Wood...

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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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