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Harris Corporation Selected by Linn County, Iowa, for $18 Million Contract to Upgrade Public Safety Communications System
May 26, 2011• Harris P25IP technology will provide secure, voice and data communications for public safety users throughout 724 square miles.
• Harris Unity XG-100 portable and mobile radios will give Linn County first responders improved interoperability across all county frequency bands.
• Locally-based RACOM, a 40-year Harris partner, will provide technical service.
Pressure Mounts for Congress to Pass Legislation Supporting Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network
May 25, 2011Washington, D.C. — The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology heard again from expert witnesses today about the benefits of a dedicated broadband network for public safety at a hearing entitled, “Creating an Interoperable Public Safety Network.” Public Safety Alliance witness, Chief Jeffry Johnson, discussed the dire need for D Block spectrum to be allocated to public safety before the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Read full articlePSA Continues to Dispell the Myths about D Block Spectrum Allocation
May 25, 2011Washington, D.C. — May 24, 2011 — The Public Safety Alliance is setting the record straight today on the top five Public Safety Broadband Network Myths as they relate to D Block spectrum reallocation. The organization supports legislation that would allocate this spectrum to America’s first responders to build a nationwide interoperable broadband network.
Read full articleIRIDIUM KICKS OFF ANNUAL TEST YOUR SATELLITE PHONE WEEK
May 24, 2011MCLEAN, Va. – May 23, 2011 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today announces its annual “Test Your Satellite Phone Week,” May 23-28, 2011, as part of an ongoing educational program reminding satellite phone users worldwide about the importance of preparing for emergencies. In addition, this year, Iridium is introducing “Pure Reach,” a campaign designed to generate greater online engagement and awareness for emergency preparedness.
Read full articleDHS VIRTUAL USA PLAYS KEY ROLE IN SUPPORTING CUSEC STATES, PARTNERS IN 2011 NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE
May 24, 2011WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate today announced that Virtual USA played a key role in supporting the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC) states and partners participating in this week’s 2011 National Level Exercise. During the exercise, participating CUSEC member states and partners leveraged Virtual USA to discover and share information throughout the region during a mock earthquake event in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
Read full articlePictometry Acquires GeoEstimator
May 24, 2011Rochester, NY, May 23, 2011 — Pictometry International Corp. announced today that it has acquired Indianapolis-based GeoEstimator, a leading provider of roof measurements based on aerial imagery.
Read full articleDelaware State Police Foils Child Custody Incident with help of New World Systems’ Information sharing solution
May 24, 2011Troy, Mich. (May 23, 2011) — Advanced information sharing technology and fast-thinking dispatchers in two Delaware counties helped the Delaware State Police (DSP) investigate a child custody complaint. On April 17, 2011, the Delaware State Police 911 Call Center in Sussex County, Delaware (SUSCOM) received a call from a mother stating that her 4-year-old child had been taken by an ex-boyfriend and was in immediate danger.
Read full articleXplore Launches New Rugged Tablet PC Geared to Police/Fire/Ems Workers
May 19, 2011New York , May 9, 2011 — Xplore Technologies Corp. has launched its new family of Xtreme Tablet computers geared to the needs of police, fire, and EMS workers. Representing the fifth generation of its iX104 line, the iX104C5s are believed to be the industry’s most powerful, rugged, and sunlight-readable PCs ever developed.
Read full articleL-3 MPRI Awarded Contract by the Department of Justice in Support of the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program
May 18, 2011ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 16, 2011 — L-3 MPRI has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Justice to provide criminal justice subject matter expertise and program support to the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program.
Read full articleARMER Network Approves Tait Radios
May 18, 2011May 16, 2011, Houston, TX — Minnesota public safety personnel and emergency responders utilizing the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) state-wide radio communications system will benefit from the open standards promise of P25 digital technology with the addition of Tait Radio Communications to the approved subscriber manufacturer list.
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