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PANASONIC INTRODUCES THE TOUGHBOOK® 53 – LIGHTER, MORE VERSATILE NEXT GENERATION SEMI-RUGGED NOTEBOOK
May 11, 2011Secaucus, NJ, May 10, 2011 – Panasonic Solutions Company, provider of collaboration, information-sharing and decision-support solutions for government and commercial enterprises, today announced the Toughbook 53, a 14” High Definition LED display, semi-rugged notebook.
Read full articleELERTS Showcases Smarter Mobile Emergency Communications at Ericsson Business Innovation Forum 2011
May 11, 2011PALO ALTO, Calif. and BRAINTREE, Mass., May 10, 2011 – ELERTS, creators of an industry-first mobile platform for emergency notification that delivers critical information gathered from official sources and eyewitness reports, debuted today as one of only a handful of companies worldwide selected to participate in the prestigious Ericsson Business Innovation Forum in Palo Alto, Calif.
Read full articleAPCO President Bill Carrow Attends the Dakotas Conference
May 11, 2011The North and South Dakota chapters of APCO International held their annual 9-1-1 conference in Dickinson, N.D., May 3–5.
Read full articleExperience Through the Ranks
May 11, 2011In some police departments sworn officers — and even those of rank — are playing a key role in disseminating information, interacting with the media and also serving as their agency’s spokesperson. Capt. Paul Starks of the Montgomery County Maryland Police Department is a good example of someone filling this role.
Read full articleAPCO International Announces Recipients of Public Safety Leadership Awards
May 10, 2011Daytona Beach, FL—May 10, 2011— APCO International has announced the recipients of the 2011 Public Safety Leadership in Policy Awards…
Read full articleNew York City Unveils New Public Safety System
May 10, 2011“The Personal Localized Alerting Network, what we call PLAN,” said FCC Chair Julius Genachowski on May 10, “is a new technology and service that will turn your mobile device into an emergency alert device with potentially lifesaving messages when public safety is threatened.” The statement came during a press conference at the site of the World Trade Center to announce the launch of PLAN in New York City.
Read full articleNathan Lee Talks about 9-1-1 Flaws in North Dakota
May 6, 2011More than three years after his 21-year-old wife was abducted and murdered, Nathan Lee stood Thursday before a group of strangers in North Dakota to tell his story. He spoke about flaws in the 911 system, miscommunication, a lack of standardized training and the need to do better. The 911 professionals in North Dakota were the latest of what will be many more people to experience Lee’s personal mission to change the emergency call system nationally.
Read full articleSpillman customers receive upgraded mobile software at no cost
May 5, 2011SALT LAKE CITY – May 4, 2011 – Spillman Technologies has released an enhanced software product designed to help law and fire agencies access critical information from the field.
Read full articleSocial Media the Internet and Law Enforcement Conference To Be Hosted By Chicago Police Department
May 5, 2011CHICAGO, IL (May 4, 2011) – On May 9-11, 2011, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) will host the third Social Media the Internet and Law Enforcement (SMILE) Conference at Chicago Police Headquarters to discuss the use of social media to improve law enforcement, crime prevention and officer safety.
Read full articlePresident Obama’s Visit to Ground Zero Underscores Need for First Responder Network
May 5, 2011Washington, D.C. — President Barack Obama’s visit to Ground Zero in New York City today is an important reminder of the need for a nationwide public safety broadband network, announced the Public Safety Alliance. The network would ensure that first responders have the spectrum they need for reliable and efficient interoperable communications and strengthen their emergency response capabilities with faster more secure broadband capabilities.
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