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Pai Remarks at the 12th Annual NG9-1-1 Honor Awards Gala to Celebrate Heroes and Leaders in 9-1-1
February 27, 2015The Federal Communications Commission issued the following remarks by Commissioner Ajit Pai: I am honored to be with you tonight…
Read full articleSonim Ultra-rugged, FirstNet-Ready Smartphones To Be Used in Denver-area Demonstration of New Public Safety Network
February 26, 2015Company’s XP7 LTE Android devices deliver mission-critical data communications in trial of LTE Band Class 14 throughout Adams County, Colo.
Read full articleSilent Key: Debbie Caruthers
February 24, 2015We regret to inform you of the passing of Debbie Caruthers, retired 9-1-1 coordinator for Orange County, Fla.
Read full articleOtsego County, NY, chooses Tait Communications
February 20, 2015The contract, worth approximately US$3 million, is for a Quasi-Sync (QS2) simulcast system that will provide emergency services with county-wide coverage.
Read full articleRed Bluff (Calif.) Police Get Phony 9-1-1 Call
February 19, 2015A man allegedly called 9-1-1 saying he’d stabbed someone and was holding the victim hostage in Red Bluff, Calif., on Monday afternoon, but the hourslong standoff that ensued turned out to be in vain after officers determined the claims were bogus.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Karina Cruz — Exemplary Multitasker In Small Maryland Police Department
February 19, 2015Though the Bladensburg (Md.) Police Department consists of approximately 20 police officers, it can often be a busy jurisdiction. For dispatcher and calltaker Karina Cruz, her 12-hour shift is never dull.
Read full articleFrontier Communications Completes Major Upgrades Serving East Washington and North Idaho
February 18, 2015New network doubles broadband bandwidth and improves reliability.
Read full articleEmergency Communications of Southern Oregon Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification (P33 Certification)
February 17, 2015Agency will be recognized at APCO’s 81st Annual Conference & Expo.
Read full articleSilent Key: Past President Sam Gargaro
February 13, 2015We have just learned that Sam Gargaro passed away. Sam was a Life Member, Past President of APCO International (1990-1991), and a former APCO Frequency Adviser.
Read full articleTraffic Cameras Aiding Dispatchers
February 12, 2015Dispatchers in the Dubuque 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center are getting a lot of use out of additional access to traffic cameras in Dubuque.
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