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AT&T brought 5G to Pittsburgh, but you might not have noticed … yet
For a wireless network that will be needed to enable the cities of the future, 5G has made a relatively quiet debut in Pittsburgh. That’s probably because, for now, you won’t notice a difference until you drop about $1,300 on a 5G-compatible phone. AT&T rolled out...
Reno Co. 911 takes 100 calls in 10 minutes after earthquake, asks public to call for emergencies (KS)
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KSNW) – Seconds after an earthquake shook Hutchinson on Sunday, phones at the Reno County 911 center started ringing off the hook. Jessica Lynch, Director of Reno County Emergency Communications Center, says she always wants people to call 911 if...
MD FIRM GAINS FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATORS
SecuLore Solutions, an Odenton, MD-based cybersecurity company, earned a $750,000 grant to improve and increase the resiliency of the nation’s emergency communications infrastructure, including Next Generation 911 (NG911) technologies. “Our nation’s emergency...
McDowell set to join new statewide network for 911 (NC)
Through a new initiative, McDowell County will soon join a statewide network intended to improve access to 911 services. The North Carolina 911 Board is providing residents with technological improvements to 911 communications across the state through the Next...
Bring on the private networks with critical capabilities
How can a public safety agency ensure that it operates as smoothly as possible, guaranteeing the effectiveness of its mission-critical functions? By making good use of 4G and 5G network features and services known as critical capabilities. And in the same way, many...
Summit County Sheriff Introduces Next Generation 911 (UT)
Beginning last week, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office inaugurated a feature that allows citizens a new way to call for help on “911.” The Department says their slogan now is “Call if you can; Text if you can’t.” Summit County’s Public Safety Communications...
Fee increase proposed to support 9-1-1 services (TN)
A new law could provide Cumberland County more revenue to update its emergency communications capabilities and provide better wages to recruit and retain the emergency dispatchers who man the E-911 system. “The change for the consumer is 34 cents, but it would be a...
RapidDeploy’s New Native Mobile Applications Ring in New Era for First Responders
In every part of our lives, we have access to real-time data at our fingertips, but once we put on our uniforms it seems like we go back in time and fly blind, depending on audio from a PSAP far removed from the action. RapidDeploy’s mission is to reduce emergency response times and increase responder safety by improving situational awareness.
Chesterfield administrators now are using mobile app to alert first-responders to school emergencies (VA)
School administrators in Chesterfield County have begun using an app that summons emergency officials with the push of a button. The Rave Panic Button smartphone application, which went live on the day county students returned from their winter holiday break, allows...
Public Safety Advocate: Radio Interference and the Network Below Other Networks
This week’s Advocate is a little late due to an out-of-office work commitment. Meanwhile, many activities that will impact public-safety communications in 2020 continue. One issue we…
I-Team: Three people paid to take your 911 calls taken off job due to criminal records (OH)
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio (WJW )- The FOX 8 I-Team has found some people paid to take your 911 calls have been taken off the job due to their criminal records, and no one noticed they had been working around police computers. Three call-takers from the Cuyahoga County...
“Integrity. Service. Purrr-ide” ISP introduces therapy cats (IL)
ILLINOIS (KFVS) - Illinois State Police introduced the Feline Division on social media Tuesday, Jan. 14. DUIE (pronounced Dewey) and his sister DISPO came to Springfield Communications Center at just seven weeks old. The furry companions have become therapy cats,...
MUSCOM implements new dispatch system, starts hands-on training (IA)
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - The City of Muscatine is announcing a new medical protocol system has now been implemented by the Muscatine County Joint Communications Center, which will enable dispatchers to accurately assess each emergency situation and send the best...
America’s Global Leadership in Advancing Next-Generation Tools for First Responders
In 2012, the U.S. Congress adopted legislation that created an unprecedented model for a public-private partnership to build FirstNet, a nationwide public safety broadband network. Today, FirstNet is a national success story, with more than one million connections...
AT&T to provide Nellis Air Force Base with 5G/FirstNet services (NV)
AT&T has announced it has been selected by Nellis Air Force Base to provide AT&T 5G services to the base in Southern Nevada, the company said. AT&T will equip Nellis with 5G infrastructure to support wireless data and voice services connecting the base´s...
Verizon Expands 4G LTE Small Cell Navy Base Footprint (CA)
Verizon recently installed an array of small cells at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego. The deployment marks the operator’s third 4G LTE small cell installation at Navy bases in the region last year, and lays the foundation for an eventual 5G deployment. [...] The...
Explore why Satellite Broadband Communication in Public Safety Market Is Thriving Worldwide with Key Players likeAT&T, EchoStar, Globalstar, Gilat Satellite, Hughes Network, Singtel, Telstra, VT iDirect
Satellite Broadband Communication in Public Safety Market research report explores the current outlook in global and key regions from the perspective of players, countries, product types and end industries. This report analyzes top players in the global market and...
DILG exec lauds Legazpi City’s 911 command center (Phillipines)
LEGAZPI CITY -- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary for Operation Epimaco Densing III on Friday lauded the set-up of all closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and other response equipment of the Legazpi City 911 Command...
AT&T Completes 1,000 Network Upgrades in Miami Market
AT&T is ringing in the new year with the completion of more than 2,500 upgrades to its Florida wireless network in 2019 – including nearly 1,000 in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The upgrades in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward counties include: More than...
Ambulance District board approves purchase of new unit (MO)
Members of the Barry-Lawrence County Ambulance District board have approved the purchase of a 2020 Braun ambulance, with an expected arrival in 180 days. The new unit, which cost $195,093, has been ordered from Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles, which also won the bid for...
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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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