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APCO International Issues Position on Public Safety App Development
January 31, 2013Recognizing the value of mobile applications (apps) and other tools made possible by new technologies, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has issued a new position on public safety app development.
Read full articleThales Appoints Chief Technology Officer and Strategic Initiatives Lead for U.S. Communications Business
January 31, 2013Thales Communications, Inc. has appointed Todd Borkey as the company’s Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.
Read full articlePolice: Fla. Man Arrested After Pocket-Dialing 9-1-1
January 31, 2013A conversation with two passengers landed a Florida tow truck driver in jail after his cellphone pocket-dialed 9-1-1 and dispatchers listened in.
Read full articlePSFA Dedicates VA Building in Honor of APCO Past President Riddle
January 31, 2013Current and past APCO International leaders gathered on January 24 to dedicate the Virginia Office in the name of Gregory T. Riddle, Immediate Past President, in honor of a lifetime of distinguished service.
Read full articlePublic Safety & Emerging Technology: NG9-1-1, Text to 9-1-1 & More
January 30, 2013“Don’t be scared; be smart,” Mark S. Adams, director, principal architect networks and communications, Northrop Grumman Information Systems, advised attendees…
Read full articleCassidian’s Radio Communications Technology Supports 49th Munich Security Conference
January 30, 2013• Cassidian assists event security and support staff with state-of-the-art radio communications technology • Secure communication thanks to Cassidian’s TB3c…
Read full articleFlorida County EMS Subscribes to AED Link for 9-1-1 Center
January 30, 2013Boca Raton, FL – January 21, 2013 — Atrus, Inc, and Orange County (Florida) EMS have announced a new partnership…
Read full articleGammaTech to Introduce Latest Rugged Durabook Tablet for the Utility Industry at DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition
January 30, 2013Fremont, CA January 28, 2013 – GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and…
Read full articleHarris Corporation Awarded $31 Million International Critical Communications System Contract
January 30, 2013Highlights: · Harris tactical and public safety technology will provide interoperable communications between military personnel and first responders. · Harris…
Read full articleOff-duty New York 9-1-1 Operator Helps Nab Armed Teen
January 29, 2013An off-duty 9-1-1 operator helped police capture a pistol-packing teen on a crowded Staten Island city bus by cleverly texting a co-worker to report the armed gunman, cops said.
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