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NSA Leadership Meets with VP Biden to Discuss Issues Critical to Sheriffs, Including Allocation of the D Block to Public Safety
November 17, 2011Alexandria, VA – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) met with Vice President Joseph Biden to discuss issues facing the nation’s sheriffs. The meeting, held at the White House on November 17th, was attended by NSA’s Executive Committee.
Read full articleIn An Emergency, Law Enforcement May Be Out of Touch
November 17, 2011As more consumers ditch land lines for the convenience and lower costs of cellphones, they risk being left out of the loop for emergency notifications.
Read full articleHamilton County 9-1-1 Suing AT&T Over Unpaid Fees and False Reports
November 17, 2011Lawyers for Hamilton County 911 filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging that AT&T submitted false reports, neglected to pay fees for nearly a decade and used the savings as an unfair advantage against competing phone companies.
“AT&T has violated state law by filing false reports and failing to remit 911 charges necessary to pay for life-saving services,” said a statement from attorneys for the Hamilton County 911 District.
Read full articleCarper Seeks Answers on State’s 9-1-1 Funds
November 17, 2011Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper wants to know why the state diverted nearly $4 million in 911 fees last year from counties to state programs and agencies. West Virginia is one of seven states that divert money from 911 fees on wireless phones away from 911 call centers, according to a recent Federal Communications Commission report.
Read full articleMuch Work Ahead for Director of Planned 9-1-1 Center
November 17, 2011CLAREMORE – The director of Rogers County’s planned 911 center will bring a wealth of experience to her new job. Janet Hamilton of Punta Gorda, Fla., has worked with the Charlotte County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office since 1992 and has been its 911 administrator since 2000. Her first day with Rogers County is Dec. 1.
Read full articleFort Wayne, Ind.: City, County Hash Out Bids for Radio System
November 17, 2011Bids for a new city-county emergency radio system are being evaluated and city and county officials expect a recommendation and decision by the end of the year. Members of the Multi-Agency Communications Partnership, a city- county board that oversees the radio system, met Tuesday to discuss the status of the bid process for the new radio system, which has been estimated to cost from $10 million to more than $24 million.
Read full articleThree San Juan County agencies use Spillman to stretch resources, share data
November 17, 2011Monticello, UTAH. – Nov. 15, 2011 – Three public safety agencies in San Juan County are utilizing a shared Spillman software system in an effort to better patrol Utah’s biggest county.
Read full articleEsri Press Book Presents Latest Crime Mapping and Analysis Methods
November 17, 2011Redlands, California—November 15, 2011—GIS Tutorial for Crime Analysis, the new workbook from Esri Press, combines step-by-step tutorials with independent exercises to teach readers the skills needed to apply mapping and analysis to police work.
Read full articleSuccessful Global Public Safety Event Announces 2nd Annual Congress
November 17, 2011November 15, 2011 Alexandria, VA USA— The APCO Global Congress is back in 2012 after a successful first year.
Read full articleCranbrook Joins the FDM Family of Fire Dispatch Centers in B.C. as it Launches FDM’s CAD Software
November 17, 2011Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services joins Fire Dispatch Communication Centers throughout British Columbia as it goes live with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software technology provided by FDM Software Ltd.
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