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Montgomery County, Ohio, to Upgrade Emergency Radio System
July 17, 2015Montgomery County commissioners approved a contract with the Ohio Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS), an important step to upgrade the county’s public safety communications system. The county has approved spending about $13.4 million to switch to a digital P25 radio system from the current 800 MHz analog technology.
Read full articleWisc. Communities Enter Cost-Sharing Deal on 9-1-1
July 15, 2015Muskego, Mukwonago and Elm Grove will share the cost of upgrading their aging 9-1-1 systems to a new system that will serve all three communities. The arrangement will enable each community to keep its own dispatchers, which is seen as an advantage because local dispatchers know their communities best.
Read full articleSedona Awards Federal Engineering Contract for Police Department Radio System Enhancement
July 13, 2015The City of Sedona, AZ has awarded Federal Engineering, Inc. (FE) a contract to conduct an independent review and assessment of the Police Department radio communications system and make recommendations for its enhancement.
Read full articleThe People & Projects Behind SAFECOM
July 9, 2015SAFECOM is a public safety driven initiative with a mission to improve multi-jurisdictional communications and interoperability for public safety responders during an emergency or disaster.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Workgroup Members to Create a Standard for the Use of TTY/TDD or Similar Devices in the Comm Center
July 9, 2015The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International filed a Project Initiation Notification to create Minimum Operational Standards for the Use of TTY/TDD or similar device in the public safety communications center.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Workgroup Members to Revise a Standard for Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Service Criteria Rating Scale
July 9, 2015The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International filed a Project Initiation Notification to revise a standard for Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Service Capability Criteria Rating Scale.
Read full articleAtHoc Introduces AtHoc Connect for Interoperable Crisis Communication
July 9, 2015AtHoc, Inc., today announced the launch and immediate availability of AtHoc Connect, designed to facilitate communication and collaboration within and across organizations during a crisis.
Read full articleHenderson, Ind. OKs $4 Million 9-1-1 upgrade
July 8, 2015The court approved first reading of an ordinance paving way for issuance of $4 million of bonds for the outdated 9-1-1 system.
Read full articleFairfax County, Virginia Department of Public Safety Communications, Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification (P33)
July 8, 2015Fairfax County, Virginia Department of Public Safety Communications, has met the minimum training standards for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Agency Training Program Certification (P33) and has been awarded certification as of July 2, 2015.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Paula Kershner
July 6, 2015For the last 26 years, Paula Kershner has worked for the Arlington County (Va.) Office of Emergency Management, and for the last 13 years she has served as a Shift Supervisor. Prior to being promoted to the supervisory level, she was involved in calltaking, dispatching and training. Serving as a dispatcher was one of her favorite roles.
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