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Connecticut Convention Center Partners with Hartford Police, Mutualink
May 30, 2014The new communications system enables multimedia sharing of radio, voice, text, video, data files and telephone communications in a secure environment – all in real-time.
Read full articleCommdex and APCO International Partner for Upcoming Public Safety Conference & Expo
May 30, 2014The 2014 Next Gen Public Safety Technologies (NGPT) Conference & Expo will be held in Atlanta on Oct. 7 2014.
Read full articleNew York State Police Implement GeoComm Mapping in New Call Center
May 29, 2014The web-based tactical mapping system combines detailed geographic information system (GIS) maps with real-time emergency caller locations.
Read full articleNPSTC Broadband Working Group announces publication of Defining Public Safety Grade Systems and Facilities
May 29, 2014The NPSBN must be relied upon and trusted by the public safety community. It must be a Public Safety Grade network, not a commercial “best effort” network.
Read full articleSpillman Software Purchased by 17 Agencies & 53 Expand Systems
May 28, 2014Fourteen public safety and three security agencies purchased software from Spillman Technologies for the first time during the first quarter of 2014.
Read full articleData911 releases Verus “Solo” Standalone HD Digital Video System
May 28, 2014The Solo contains all of the features and benefits of the Verus system with the additional ability to function autonomously without an in-vehicle PC running.
Read full articleCPRA Chapter Announces 2014 Technical Award Recipients
May 28, 2014April is typically focused on telecommunicator awards, but several years ago the Southern California Chapter of APCO (CPRA), decided to recognize the important role played by technical staff.
Read full articleAPCO Thanks FirstNet Chairman Sam Ginn for his Service and Welcomes Sue Swenson as the New Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
May 28, 2014Says APCO President Gigi Smith, “Ms. Swenson has achieved a terrific reputation within our community, because she understands the needs of the public safety community. We welcome her as the new Chairwoman of FirstNet and look forward to working with her.”
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Standard for the Establishment of a Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Program
May 23, 2014The purpose of this document is to assist public safety communications centers with the establishment, implementation and maintenance of a quality assurance and quality improvement program.
Read full articleSalem (Mass.) Calltaker Acts Quickly to Save Caller
May 22, 201425-year-old civilian dispatcher Michael Griffin jumped into action when a call for help was abruptly disconnected.
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