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May 24, 2011Four months from now, our nation will mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11. We will mourn the mothers, fathers, sons and daughters lost on that terrible September day. Tme can’t erase the pain nor diminish the horror of that memory. But in the days after the attack, we came together, a nation unified in prevailing against terrorism and tragedy.
Read full articleHonolulu Fire Department Sorry for 9-1-1 Dispatcher
May 24, 2011A fire dispatcher’s dismissive and condescending tone with a frantic 911 caller reporting the deadly Waikele fireworks explosion led the Honolulu Fire Department to issue an apology Monday. Fire Capt. Terry Seelig said the department is regretful not only for the curt responses by the dispatcher to the caller, but to everyone who hears the remark with an obscenity after the call ended.
Read full articlePeople, Training & Security Top List of Concerns Discussed at APCO International’s 4th Technology Roundtable
May 24, 2011“What’s your weakest link? What is keeping you awake at night?” asked PTI Executive Director Alan R. Shark of participants in the APCO International Technology Roundtable in Washington, D.C., on May 19. Three answers echoed around the room: people, training and security.
Read full articleIRIDIUM KICKS OFF ANNUAL TEST YOUR SATELLITE PHONE WEEK
May 24, 2011MCLEAN, Va. – May 23, 2011 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today announces its annual “Test Your Satellite Phone Week,” May 23-28, 2011, as part of an ongoing educational program reminding satellite phone users worldwide about the importance of preparing for emergencies. In addition, this year, Iridium is introducing “Pure Reach,” a campaign designed to generate greater online engagement and awareness for emergency preparedness.
Read full articleDHS VIRTUAL USA PLAYS KEY ROLE IN SUPPORTING CUSEC STATES, PARTNERS IN 2011 NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE
May 24, 2011WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate today announced that Virtual USA played a key role in supporting the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC) states and partners participating in this week’s 2011 National Level Exercise. During the exercise, participating CUSEC member states and partners leveraged Virtual USA to discover and share information throughout the region during a mock earthquake event in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
Read full articlePictometry Acquires GeoEstimator
May 24, 2011Rochester, NY, May 23, 2011 — Pictometry International Corp. announced today that it has acquired Indianapolis-based GeoEstimator, a leading provider of roof measurements based on aerial imagery.
Read full articleDelaware State Police Foils Child Custody Incident with help of New World Systems’ Information sharing solution
May 24, 2011Troy, Mich. (May 23, 2011) — Advanced information sharing technology and fast-thinking dispatchers in two Delaware counties helped the Delaware State Police (DSP) investigate a child custody complaint. On April 17, 2011, the Delaware State Police 911 Call Center in Sussex County, Delaware (SUSCOM) received a call from a mother stating that her 4-year-old child had been taken by an ex-boyfriend and was in immediate danger.
Read full articleAPCO International Recognizes 7 Recipients for the 2011 Public Safety Communications Award Program
May 24, 2011Daytona Beach, Fla. — The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International will honor recipients of APCO’s Annual Public Safety Communications Award Program at the 2011 Conference & Exposition in Philadelphia, Pa. this August.
Read full articleMan Arrested for Pocket Dialing Police During Yard Work
May 24, 2011Bangor, Maine (AP) — Police say a man wanted for failing to pay fines accidentally helped officers find him when he repeatedly “pocket dialed” emergency services hotline 911 while doing yard work.
Read full articleSome Sirens Fail to Sound in Washington County, Minn.
May 23, 2011Stillwater, Minn. (AP) — The Washington County sheriff’s office is investigating after some warning sirens failed to sound during Sunday’s severe weather. After the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Sunday, the sheriff’s office activated the outdoor warning sirens for central and northern Washington County. But first responders reported that sirens did not go off in some cities.
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