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VIDMIC Launches Major Upgrade to Officer-Worn Video System
March 21, 2011SPANISH FORK, UTAH – March 8, 2011 – VIDMIC, a global provider of officer-worn video, radio accessories and digital file management software, today announced a new version of its VIDMIC body-worn video system. The new VIDMIC VX2 delivers unprecedented video intelligence, longer run time and greater ease of use in a lighter, water-resistant unit that doubles as a video camera, video screen and shoulder microphone.
Read full articleEHS Changes Name to VIDMIC, Names New CEO
March 21, 2011SPANISH FORK, UTAH – Jan. 25, 2011 – VIDMIC, a global provider of officer-worn video, radio accessories and digital file management software, today announced the appointment of board member Todd Haynes as Chief Executive Officer. The company also changed its name from EHS (Earhugger Safety) to VIDMIC, Inc.
Read full articleCeragon Releases New High-Capacity Compact Long-Haul Solution at CTIA 2011
March 21, 2011PARAMUS, N.J., March 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Ceragon Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: CRNT), the premier wireless backhaul specialist, announced today the release of the Evolution IP-10 Compact Long Haul (CLH) – a reliable and cost-effective all-indoor microwave system for high capacity long distance applications.
Read full articleAtherton Teacher Remains on Paid Leave Following Student’s 9-1-1 Call
March 21, 2011Atherton Calif. — Almost two weeks after wrapping up an investigation into allegations that a frustrated Selby Lane School teacher swore at students and knocked over a desk, the teacher is still on paid leave, a Redwood City school district official confirmed Friday.
Read full article9-1-1 Center Helps Youngsters Practice for Real Call
March 21, 2011Allegheny County, Pa. — Emma Mahathey knew exactly what to do when her mother suffered an injury falling down a flight of stairs: remain calm and call 9-1-1. The McClellan Elementary School second-grader stayed composed as she answered questions from 9-1-1 dispatcher Lee Silnutzer.
Read full articleOld Tower May Be Key to Northern Exposure
March 18, 2011A decommissioned 75-foot tower slated to be dismantled may be the key to providing better emergency communications in northern Lincoln County. County Manager Tom Stewart told county commissioners Tuesday that Emergency Services Director Travis Atwell constantly is looking for ways to improve emergency service communication in the county.
Read full articleRegional Communications Upgrade to Narrowband Set for July
March 18, 2011Paris, Maine — A planned upgrade to the county’s emergency communications will finally happen in July. According to James Miclon, regional communications director for Oxford County, the federally-mandated switch to narrowband radio communication has been paid for with a $289,000 federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security.
Read full articleThales First Responder Multiband Radio Receives Intrinsic Safe Certification
March 18, 2011Clarksburg, Md. — Thales Communications Inc. announces that its LibertyTM Multiband Land Mobile Radio (LMR) has been certified to the Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Standard 3610:1988 for Intrinsic Safe equipment. Intrinsic Safe ensures that the radio can be operated in an explosive environment, that it will not trigger ignition in the presence of flammable or combustible material.
Read full articleHighly Successful Women’s Public Safety Conference Reconvenes in Florida
March 18, 2011The APCO International Women in Public Safety Communications Leadership Conference will reconvene in Orlando, Fla., for the third annual women’s meeting, April 13-14. The 2011 conference schedule, which includes sessions in leadership, life in public safety, career development and work/life balance, delves into long-term career issues confronting women in public safety leadership positions.
Read full articleSpoofing Still Plagues PSAPs
March 17, 2011PSAPs across the country are still experiencing issues with spoofing, which refers to a caller’s ability to modify caller ID, including the name and number. Although it seems like just a harmless prank, spoofing can tie up emergency resources. The FCC is currently accepting comments on regulations to prohibit this misrepresentation.
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