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Xplore Launches New Rugged Tablet PC Geared to Police/Fire/Ems Workers
May 19, 2011New York , May 9, 2011 — Xplore Technologies Corp. has launched its new family of Xtreme Tablet computers geared to the needs of police, fire, and EMS workers. Representing the fifth generation of its iX104 line, the iX104C5s are believed to be the industry’s most powerful, rugged, and sunlight-readable PCs ever developed.
Read full articleL-3 MPRI Awarded Contract by the Department of Justice in Support of the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program
May 18, 2011ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 16, 2011 — L-3 MPRI has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Justice to provide criminal justice subject matter expertise and program support to the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program.
Read full articleARMER Network Approves Tait Radios
May 18, 2011May 16, 2011, Houston, TX — Minnesota public safety personnel and emergency responders utilizing the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) state-wide radio communications system will benefit from the open standards promise of P25 digital technology with the addition of Tait Radio Communications to the approved subscriber manufacturer list.
Read full articlePanasonic Unveils PT-FW430 Series LCD Projectors
May 18, 2011Secaucus, NJ, May 16, 2011 -– Panasonic Solutions Company announced the PT-FW430 Series projectors, a new family of Panasonic’s LCD projectors. They offer an enhanced set of features, including long lamp life and new filter technology that reduces the maintenance cycle.
Read full articleCooper Notification Opens New Technology Center and Training Institute
May 18, 2011Sarasota, Fla., May 18, 2011 — Cooper Notification today announced the opening of its new Technology and Customer Solutions Center and Training Institute. Cooper Notification designed its new, state-of-the-art facility to meet the increasing demands of the rapidly growing market while leveraging the global expertise of Cooper Industries.
Read full article$1.3 Million Greenlighted for Emergency Communications in El Paso
May 18, 2011El Paso, Texas — The city council voted unanimously on Tuesday to spend $1.3 million to clear up dead spots in the city’s communication system with police cars, firetrucks and ambulances.
Read full articleAlabama County Touts 800 MHz Radio System after Tornadoes
May 18, 2011Anniston, Ala. (AP) — In the wake of the April tornadoes that flattened many areas of northern Calhoun County, local officials have touted the region’s 800 MHz digital radio system for its effectiveness in coordinating disaster response.
Read full articleARMOR X10gx and ARMOR X7 Rugged Tablet Computers Achieve Verizon Wireless Certification
May 17, 2011PARSIPPANY, N.J., MAY 16, 2011 – DRS Technologies, Inc. a Finmeccanica Company, announced that the ARMOR™ X10gx and ARMOR™ X7 rugged tablet computers have endured rigorous testing and have been certified for connectivity on the Verizon Wireless network.
Read full articleDelegates from 9 Countries to Attend APCO Global Congress
May 17, 2011Alexandria, VA, — Next month, Dubai will host delegates from around the world to attend the APCO Global Congress. The Congress, to be held 6-8 June, 2011 will introduce an array of new technology and training to Middle East public safety practitioners.
Read full articleTot Calls 9-1-1 Too Many Times; Mom Arrested
May 17, 2011Minneapolis, Minn. — A Stillwater mother, who agitated police when she did not stop her 3-year-old from making dozens of 911 hang-up calls, allegedly hit an officer when he came to arrest her on an unrelated warrant.
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