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Police: 9-1-1 Caller Seeking Ride for Beer Arrested
August 8, 2012When you’re out of beer and need a ride to get some, who you gonna’ call?
Read full articleDurham 9-1-1 Center Texting Option to Continue for Verizon Wireless Customers
August 7, 2012DURHAM, N.C. – After a year-long trial period to gauge the effectiveness of the new “text-to-911” technology, the Durham Emergency…
Read full articleProbe Continues in Radio Jam that Stymied Crews, May Have Caused Man’s Death
August 6, 2012A man who was among 11 people injured in a crash in which rescue crews were slowed by radio jamming died Thursday night at Maine Medical Center.
Read full articlePennsylvania County OKs New Radio System
August 6, 2012Lancaster County’s emergency responders have high hopes for the long-awaited new countywide radio system.
Read full articleHow 9-1-1 Prepares for the Olympics
August 2, 2012In August, the eyes of the world turn to London, England—the host city for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Nearly a million spectators, volunteers, athletes, organizers and media members will descend on the banks of the River Thames for two event-filled weeks. According to 9-1-1 professionals in Utah who’ve been through this before, planning and preparing for safety began several years ago.
Read full articleAPCO Releases White Paper: Text Messages in a PSAP Environment
August 2, 2012The APCO Emerging Technologies Committee is pleased to offer a white paper for our members: Text Messages in a PSAP…
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Draft Standard Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Training Officer (CTO)
August 2, 2012Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is seeking comments on a Candidate American National Standard…
Read full articleAT&T Goes on Spectrum Shopping Binge
August 2, 2012NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T Inc. has gone on a shopping spree for wireless spectrum, striking three separate deals that should let it increase its capacity for wireless broadband.
Read full articleOakland Not Yet Ready to Scrap Brand New, But Troubled Police Radio System
August 2, 2012OAKLAND — City leaders won’t rush to replace Oakland’s unreliable public safety radio system that failed police officers again Monday night while protesters marched through city streets shortly after a visit from President Barack Obama.
Read full articleHasbrouck Heights May Provide 9-1-1 Services
August 2, 2012LITTLE FERRY – The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department may provide 9-1-1 services for Little Ferry, a service it already provides for two other towns, pending council approval.
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