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9-1-1 Center Is Back to Normal after Fire
November 8, 2011The Columbia/Boone County Joint Communications 911 Center was back to normal operations by 11 p.m. Monday night, Nov. 7, after the office was evacuated for a small fire.
Read full article911 Pick Pledges to Fix Morale, Service
November 8, 2011Mayor Vincent C. Gray’s pick to lead the agency that handles 911 emergency calls and 311 service requests says she will improve morale “from the bottom up” and work to make sure emergency calls from Northwest do not end up at dispatch centers in Maryland.
Read full articleTHE SATELLITE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF SATELLITE EXPORT CONTROL REFORM BILL
November 8, 2011Washington, D.C., November 2, 2011 – The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) strongly endorsed the introduction yesterday of H.R. 3288, the “Safeguarding United States Leadership and Security Act of 2011,” legislation that would reform the U.S. framework for satellite export controls. The bill would authorize the President to remove satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List, subject to certain restrictions and Congressional oversight. The bill was co-sponsored by Representatives Howard Berman (D-CA), Donald Manzullo (R-IL), Adam Smith (D-WA), Mike Coffman (R-CO), C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger (D-MD), Rob Bishop (R-UT), Gerald Connolly (D-VA), Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM).
Read full articleVerizon Joins the Industry Council
November 8, 2011Washington, D.C., November 8, 2011 — The Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) today announced that Verizon, one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, has become the Industry Council’s newest member.
Read full articleAPCO Advocates Sustainable Funding of Emergency Communications
November 8, 2011Today, The Federal Communications Commission today released its third annual report regarding states that have diverted any portion of the 911 fees they collect for purposes other than 911 programs. APCO International strongly believes that tapping 9-1-1 fees jeopardizes public safety’s ability to acquire and implement existing, as well as new and emerging, technologies necessary to continue receiving and responding to emergency situations and providing essential emergency services to citizens.
“We must ensure that public safety has the funds it needs not only to answer 9-1-1 calls, but to take action and dispatch emergency services to calls for help in critical situations,” said APCO International President Gregg Riddle.
Read full articleZetron’s Acom at Heart of New Oslo Airport Operations Centre
November 8, 2011October 19, 2011 — Twice named the region’s most efficient airport and four times the most punctual, Oslo Airport Gardermoen is protecting its reputation for quality with an operations centre among the most advanced in Europe.
Read full articlePUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES TO BENEFIT FROM AT&T AND HARRIS CORPORATION ALLIANCE TO DELIVER NEXT-GENERATION LTE SOLUTIONS
November 8, 2011DALLAS & MELBOURNE, Fla., October 24, 2011 — AT&T* and Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) are forming an alliance to develop and deliver next generation LTE wireless solutions for agencies and first responders whose lifesaving efforts depend on timely access to critical information.
Read full articlePanasonic Unveils Toughpad Family of Professional-Grade Android-Powered Tablets
November 8, 2011Secaucus, NJ, November 7, 2011 – Panasonic, an industry leader in rugged, reliable handheld and tablet computers since 1996, today unveiled the Toughpad™ family of professional-grade Android™-powered tablets (#Toughpad), which includes a 10” and 7” device. The devices—targeting mission-critical and highly mobile workers—will be supported by an eco-system that includes an enterprise focused app store, peripherals, developer tools, deployment support and more.
Read full articleConsolidated City Police and Fire Dispatch Center in Operation
November 4, 2011When you have a car crash, a fire, a fall or another emergency in the city, your call for help will be answered by a dispatcher at the Oroville Police Department. The new combined Oroville police and fire dispatch station began fielding calls at 7 a.m. Tuesday, and Oroville Police Chief Bill LaGrone said the transition has gone smoothly.
Read full article9-1-1 Caller from Bentleyville Accused of Making False Report
November 4, 2011November 3, 2011 Thursday: Tribune-Review (Greensburg, PA)–A Washington County man is charged with falsely reporting that he was threatened with…
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