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Officials Look into Mute Alert Message
August 2, 2012Emergency officials in Ohio are trying to determine why an Amber Alert that went out Sunday night on cable TV did not include audio.
Read full articleState Radio Systems Upgrade Could Cut Regional Dispatchers Out of The Loop
August 2, 2012Maine: Regional dispatchers are worried they will be out of the communications loop after state public safety departments such as state police, warden and forestry services and marine patrol upgrade their radio communication systems from analog to digital.
Read full article4.9 GHz Band
August 2, 2012The purpose of these proposed rules is to invigorate and maximize use of the 4.9 GHz band and attract more users while improving spectrum efficiency. The Commission seeks comment on formal coordination requirements, expanded eligibility, how the band can complement the 700 MHz public safety broadband network, technical rule changes, aeronautical mobile operations, interoperability standards, and deployment reporting.
Read full articleChief Deputy Heading Metro 9-1-1
August 2, 2012West Virginia: With no opponent in the November election, John Rutherford already was slated to move from his chief deputy role into the county sheriff seat now held by his brother, Mike.
Read full articleAuditor Slams Oakland Police on Oversight of Technology Systems
August 2, 2012Oakland police have squandered nearly $2 million over the past five years on technology systems that were never used or underutilized, a city auditor’s report has found.
Read full articleLoss of 9-1-1 Service Raises Questions
August 2, 2012Warren County, Ohio, was left without 911 service for more than 14 hours in the wake of a catastrophic windstorm in late June and officials are still trying to determine why.
Read full articlePhone Bills Go Up As 9-1-1 Fees Hiked
August 2, 2012St. Joseph County, Ind., residents can expect to pay more now for all types of phone service, including wireless and voice over Internet protocol, or VoIP, thanks to a new state law that establishes standard 911 fees across the state.
Read full articleNATE Gin Pole Summit
August 1, 2012NATE is excited to host the NATE Gin Pole Summit in conjunction with Gordon Lyman (Safety LMSystems LLC), Ernie Jones…
Read full articleWith the Right Connections, Together We Can InterAct to Make the Difference!
August 1, 2012All across the country, people like you are making a difference in their communities. From food banks, to anti-drug programs…
Read full articleMaricopa Region 9-1-1 Chooses Intrado to Upgrade 9-1-1 Communications Centers
August 1, 2012LONGMONT, Colo., Jul 25, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Intrado Inc., a subsidiary of West Corporation and a leading provider of…
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