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Cloud driving public safety improvements

Public-safety organizations have more opportunity than ever to be efficient, interoperable and data-driven thanks to cloud computing, a panel of experts said during a webinar. For instance, California’s Office of Emergency Service’s Public Safety Communications (PSC)...

AT&T Debuts Radio-to-Smartphone and More for FirstNet Users

AT&T, the company behind FirstNet, has announced four new solutions to improve communications and situational awareness for police, firefighters and other first responders. The four new solutions are meant to improve network range and throughput, track personnel’s...

Lumen chosen to provide Next Gen 911 to State of Nebraska

The State of Nebraska recently selected Lumen (NYSE: LUMN) to help it transition to a next generation 911 platform using the company's emergency service network, IP-based software, applications and call routing services. Transitioning to Lumen's current NG911 platform...

Palo Alto County Public Safety Center Update (CA)

The Palo Alto County Public Safety Center is comprised of four different branches. It serves the County as the E-911 / Communications Center, Emergency Management, Sheriff’s Office and Jail. The center was constructed in 1908. Due to the continuing decline in...

Hays County Opens Bond-Funded Public Safety Facilities (TX)

It has been more than three decades since Hays County opened its current sheriff’s office and jail.  In 1989, the population of Hays County was around 65,400.  Since then, Hays County has become one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, and in 2019, the...

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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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Podcast

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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Webinar

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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