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County formalizes taxing district for 911 center (MT)
The Flathead County commissioners passed a resolution Monday establishing a special taxing district for the Flathead Emergency Communications Center, meeting the requirements of a ballot measure voters passed in November to increase funding for 911 services and...
Lincoln County asks for dispatch upgrade in case COVID-19 strikes rural 911 call center (SD)
Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Swenson is preparing for the worst. Or the inevitable. Should COVID-19 strike his county's small dispatch center, "it could shut it down," Swenson told Lincoln County commissioners Tuesday morning. He's hoping to prevent that...
Morris County Approves $26 Million Emergency Communications Upgrade (NJ)
The Morris County Board of Freeholders approved a $26 million contract last night to upgrade and double the operating capacity of the emergency radio network and infrastructure relied upon daily by Morris County law enforcement, emergency management, and municipal...
Cleveland Police Dispatcher Fired, Accused Of Calling County Jail Inmates While On-Duty, ‘Gross Neglect Of Duty’ (OH)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland police dispatcher was fired Friday after investigators learned he spoke with Cuyahoga County Jail inmates while one the clock and repeatedly disrespected his boss. Cleveland Safety director Karrie Howard fired Charles McGeever after a...
FirstNet Authority board approves additional investments into 5G network core
FirstNet board members this week unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the FirstNet Authority staff to obligate reinvestment funds from AT&T to pay operations and maintenance costs associated with upgrading the FirstNet core to 5G during 2021 and in future...
Polk County joins Joint Communications Center (NE)
Difficulty filling dispatch positions has led the Polk County Sheriff's Office to join the Platte County Joint Communications Center in Columbus through a new interlocal agreement. Polk County Sheriff Dwaine Ladwig said he has advertised for the dispatcher job, but...
Norwood to hand off emergency communications duties to Hamilton County (OH)
NORWOOD, Ohio — Norwood City Council held a special meeting Monday night to discuss the future of the city’s emergency communications, as it has been decided to be transferred to Hamilton County. Currently, Norwood’s communications system handles fire, police and...
Commissioners Approve $2.4M Tower Agreement (IN)
Kosciusko County commissioners on Tuesday approved the communications service agreement between J&K Communications Inc. and the county for $2.4 million. Terry Burnworth, with Pyramid Consulting, who has been working with the county on its communications project...
Medical Center EMS earns accreditation (KY)
Bowling Green’s Medical Center EMS ambulance service has successfully completed the 20-step process to reaccredit its communications center as an Accredited Center of Excellence. The communication center is the 250th emergency dispatch center in the world to attain...
Manchester FD, AMR roll out upgrades to city’s 9-1-1 EMS system (NH)
MANCHESTER -- City fire officials and staff at American Medical Response this week are rolling out additional advanced life support (ALS) capabilities, and improvements to Manchester’s 9-1-1 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system designed to shorten response times...
New 911 Texting System (CA)
Beginning at 7 a.m. on December 10, 2020, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office will implement a new 911 Texting System, which will allow Tulare County residents to text 911 instead of calling, if they are unable to do so in the case of an emergency. The...
Mountain Valley Emergency Communications Center Implements “What3words” Technology (NJ)
Mountain Valley Emergency Communications Center (MVECC), a regional public safety answering point serving the communities of New Providence, Summit, and Millburn, New Jersey, announces the adoption and implementation of "what3words" location identification technology....
Words Matter: MVECC Implementing Groundbreaking Location Identification Technology (NJ)
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Mountain Valley Emergency Communications Center (MVECC) -- the regional public safety answering point serving the communities of Summit, New Providence and Millburn -- is set to implement what3words location identification technology. The MVECC is...
Florida Fire Chief Honored for Leadership in Public Safety Communications (FL)
Dec. 9, 2020 – Gainesville Fire Rescue’s (GFR) Chief Jeffrey Lane has been awarded the prestigious Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award (Harlin McEwen Award) for his outstanding leadership and contributions...
FCC approves Huawei ‘rip and replace’ program, but funding MIA
WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission today adopted rules to implement the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, further protecting the security of the United States and the safety of U.S. communications networks. Specifically, the...
Public Safety Advocate: Vehicles as Communications Hubs, Z-Axis Correction
“Vehicular communications hubs” are a logical combination of communications resources into multi-function communications devices. This is a natural progression for public-safety and critical-communications systems that…
The post Public Safety Advocate: Vehicles as Communications Hubs, Z-Axis Correction first appeared on All Things FirstNet.
Hunterdon County 911 dispatchers lauded for diligence (NJ)
Hunterdon County’s Communications Division, the 911 dispatch center, was recognized by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) for its “consistent dedication and distinguished service during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Freeholder Matt Holt...
Perry Co. 911 center: More to fireEMS call delays than meets the eye
NEW LEXINGTON - One common point of discussion during Perry County Technical Advisory Committee meeting boiled down to one word: training. "They need some training, some help somewhere along the way," said Somerset-Reading EMS Chief Mike Henderson, who sits on the...
Kent Co. Dispatch Authority launches $25M new radio system (MI)
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Kent County Dispatch Authority is launching a new, $25 million digital radio system for police, fire and emergency response personnel that they say will improve communications and enhance public safety. The 800-megahertz radio system replaces...
Kent County 911 call centers are effectively running throughout the pandemic (MI)
KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Local police dispatchers have changed their procedures in order to make the emergency process smoother for Emergency Medical Service responders due to this years significant rise in calls about health concerns due to the pandemic. The Kent...
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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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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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