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New routers connect fire department to FirstNet (WI)
New routers connect fire department to FirstNet New in-vehicle routers will allow the Milton and Milton Township Fire Department to connect to the FirstNet Network. The First Responder Network Authority and AT&T operate the networ With the FirstNet Network, public...
State Police: Problem with making 9-1-1 calls fixed (CT)
State Police says a problem that prevented some people making 9-1-1 calls has been resolved Tuesday morning. “Preliminary information is that one of the carriers was attempting an update that action may have initiated the disruption,” said Brian Foley, executive aide...
New tech helps 911 center send closest ambulance, fire truck (WI)
When an ambulance or a fire truck responds to a call, it might be from another jurisdiction. Four Rock County fire departments are using technology to dispatch the closest available emergency services vehicle. The four departments are the City of Beloit, Town of...
911 centers screen for coronavirus symptoms in southern Arizona (AZ)
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Operators at 911 centers across southern Arizona are screening calls for possible cases of coronavirus. The Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed the state’s first case of the illness on Sunday, Jan. 26. The following day,...
Manatee County confirms new public safety director (FL)
Manatee County commissioners today confirmed the appointment of Jacob Saur as the county’s new public safety director. Saur previously served as the county’s emergency communications chief and has worked for Manatee County since 20001. "As our former emergency...
Murfreesboro emergency dispatcher saves a man life hundreds of miles away (TN)
MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) - Social media and the determination of an on-duty Murfreesboro emergency dispatcher played a key role in saving a man’s life hundreds of miles away in another state. Brady Lutton joined the Facebook page titled A Firefighter’s Community. He...
Mark Higgins appointed to the 9-1-1 Advisory Board (PA)
BELLEFONTE — Centre County Commissioner Mark Higgins has been named one of a select group of 19 leaders across the Pennsylvania to join the 9-1-1 Advisory Board. This board advises PEMA on the administration and operation of 9-1-1 systems in the Commonwealth. The...
DTIC AD1000095: Public Safety Broadband Network Architecture Description – Report (Canada)
WHAT PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS IN AN EMERGENCY ISA public safety-controlled network with the ability to efficiently access and share accurate and timely voice and information during all stages of an event in any geographic location with the appropriate resources,...
BULACAN RESCUE 911 TO BE LAUNCHED IN MID-2020 PDRRMO (Philippines )
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) of Bulacan which holds the operation of Bulacan Recue 566 set to launch the Rescue 911 in the province this 2020. Officials of PDRRMO undergone an Emegency Telecommunicator Certification Training Course...
911 Dispatch Academy Returning Spring 2020 – Montgomery College, WD&CE (MD)
Recognize the roles and responsibilities the 911 Telecommunicator plays in applying the principles, practices, and standards of care when servicing 911 calls. Learn and recognize the difference in fire, medical, or police responses to 911 calls. In our program,...
Salina Police launch alert system, help first responders with emergencies involving those with special needs (KS)
SALINA, Kan.(KSNW) – Amber Pfiefer, a lead dispatcher with the Salina Police Department, paved the way for police response involving those with special needs. Her new program, S.A.Id. (Special Needs Alerts and Identification), helps officers quickly identify and...
Soothing stress is big part of UVa police department therapy dog’s day (VA)
One look into the startling blue eyes of Officer Cooper Rexrode evokes a sense of calm, as well as an odd desire to rub his belly, stroke his ears and coo baby talk into his earnest face. [...] Although Cooper has only been on the job a few months, he proved effective...
Officer of the Year and Distinguished Service Award for Dispatcher for Sheriff’s Office (NY)
Officer of the Year Award – Investigator Christopher A. Parker Investigator Christopher A. Parker has distinguished himself in the performance of service to the citizens of Genesee County during 2019. [...] Distinguished Service Award – Emergency Services Dispatcher...
Public Safety Dispatchers recognized as First Responders in New Legislation (CA)
SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) joined a group of public safety dispatchers from across the state, on Jan. 22, for a press conference to celebrate Assembly Bill 1945 (AB 1945), which would recognize the brave work of public safety dispatchers by...
Loveland police dispatcher recognized for helping deliver baby over the phone (CO)
Loveland couple Chelsea Johnson and William Walters were at their son’s music recital on the evening of Friday, Dec. 13 when Johnson, who was pregnant with her third child, started to have contractions. The family headed home to pack a bag for the hospital and get...
Registration open for Citizens Police Academy (MS)
CLINTON, Miss. — Clinton residents interested in learning more about their Clinton Police Department are invited to join the Citizens Police Academy. Chief Ford Hayman has announced another round of the popular Citizens Police Academy to run in the evenings from March...
Eau Claire Police Department issues phone scam warning (WI)
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- The Eau Claire Police Department is warning people to be on the lookout for a phone scam that’s been circulating. According to the police department, a scammer is using the Eau Claire Communications Center phone number and identifying...
SPOTLIGHT: Ed Parkinson
(This is a new series focusing on those that have made FirstNet a reality for Public Safety.) By W. Brent Lee, Public Safety Consultant When…
North Port: 911 dispatcher helps couple deliver baby over phone on I-75 (FL)
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10th Civil Support Team showcases disaster recovery communications equipment at Capitol (WA)
Following a disaster, the ability to communicate is critical. Emergency responders have to know the needs of a community to provide efficient, effective help. “In the wake of a large scale disaster, communication systems are usually a mess,” said Tech Sgt. Ian...
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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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