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APCO Welcomes FCC Action to Broaden Text to 9-1-1 Service Availability
January 30, 2014Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a Policy Statement and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the provision of text to 9-1-1 services and other next generation 9-1-1 applications
Read full articleCase Study: Michigan Public Safety Communications Stystem
January 30, 2014As FirstNet contemplates the many complexities and challenges associated with deploying a public safety wireless communications network, it will be critical for FirstNet to examine the current landscape of public safety network operators and their experiences, challenges and lessons learned. The following case study highlights some of those examples.
Read full articleNorth Dakota: Burleigh Approves 9-1-1 Replacement
January 28, 2014The Burleigh County Commission has approved plans to replace its 9-1-1 communications with a system known as “next-gen 9-1-1.”
Read full articlePennsylvania: 9-1-1 Network Dish Headed To Airport
January 28, 2014A Fayette County 9-1-1 communications network dish “” not a cellphone tower “” will be built at the Joseph A. Hardy Connellsville Airport in Dunbar Township.
Read full articleIllinois: Man Charged With Making False 9-1-1 Report
January 28, 2014A Lake Forest man called in a false 9-1-1 report so police would eject an unwanted partygoer from his home and, instead, spent the night in jail himself
Read full articleTIA Urges Congress to Fund and Support FirstNet, the National Public Safety Broadband Network
January 27, 2014In a letter sent to the leadership of the House Communications Subcommittee, the Telecommunications Industry Association expressed support for FirstNet and urged Congress to fully fund the program.
Read full articleWider Choice for Critical Communications Users As Sepura Expands 800MHz Capability
January 27, 2014Sepura is releasing the STP9000 series of hand-portables and the SRG3900 mobile radios in 800MHz.
Read full articleCity of Charlotte, N.C. Works with Motorola Solutions to Prepare Its Public Safety Network for the Future
January 23, 2014The City of Charlotte, N.C. is working with Motorola Solutions Inc. to keep its network evolving.
Read full articleLife Skills: Lose Weight Without Dieting
January 22, 2014There aren’t too many people in this country who wouldn’t love to lose ten pounds or more—especially after the holidays! Unfortunately diets don’t work for everyone
Read full articleIllinois: Oak Lawn 9-1-1 Center Goes Private
January 22, 2014Oak Lawn’s 9-1-1 center is going private this week.
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