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Country Music Star Craig Morgan to Host Livestream Benefit Concert Supporting 9-1-1 Professionals

2 hours ago   (0 Comments)Posted by: Chris NussmanOn September 23, chart-topping country music star Craig Morgan will host a livestream concert on Facebook to benefit America’s 9-1-1 emergency call takers. 
The concert will be a highlight of NENA Ignite, a virtual conference hosted by NENA: The 9-1-1 Association. The free-to-attend and open-to-all concert will be broadcast live on Morgan’s Facebook page on the 23rd at 4:00 p.m. CST. 100% of funds raised will support education and wellness programs for hard-working 9-1-1 public-safety professionals in communities across the United States. Click here to make a contribution and/or to submit a question for Craig Morgan to potentially answer live during the event.
The concert is presented thanks to a partnership between NENA and DATAMARK, a leading North American business focused on public safety, GIS and Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1 technology.
Morgan is a former Emergency Medical Technician and 17-year U.S. Army veteran whose musical career spans 20 years. His hits include “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” which spent four weeks at the top of the Billboard country charts, as well as “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Little Bit of Life,” and “International Harvester.” His ninth studio album, God, Family, Country, was released in May. 
Morgan is also known for his philanthropy, having supported many causes related to children, veterans, and law enforcement. 
“America’s 9-1-1 workers are the first first responders in the public-safety chain, and we need to salute them alongside other public-safety and healthcare workers,” said Craig Morgan. 
“On behalf of the thousands of 9-1-1 professionals whom we serve, we are grateful to Craig Morgan and DATAMARK for partnering with us on this concert and fundraiser,” said NENA CEO Brian Fontes. “In times like these especially, we need to keep our 9-1-1 professionals healthy and well supported,” Fontes added. 
“DATAMARK is proud to sponsor this event and support the unsung heroes of public safety, America’s 9-1-1 professionals,” said Craig Stein, Director, Strategic Partnerships for DATAMARK.

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FirstNet One Takes to the Skies | Elevates Public Safety Communications Following Hurricane Laura

By Jason Porter, Senior Vice President, FirstNet Program at AT&T
It has been a week since Hurricane Laura came ashore as a massive Category 4 storm. I was on the ground with our network teams in Louisiana and saw firsthand the terrible conditions left in her wake: trees down, houses destroyed, as well as knocking out power and water to hundreds of thousands. But it is commonly said that we are at our best when Mother Nature does her worst. And Hurricane Laura is just the latest example in a year that has included a nationwide pandemic, wildfires in the west, tornadoes in the east and even a derecho in the Midwest. READ MORE

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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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