Posts From Public Safety Communications
Telecommunicator Spotlight: Heather Hanson
February 6, 2014As a dispatcher, Hanson possesses the vital skills necessary to be successful in the job. She is able to talk to people, build rapport, think quickly on her feet and outside the box, and she handles stress effectively.
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 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 articleCommunications Continuity in Emergencies & Disasters
January 21, 2014Event Date: November 19 at 1 p.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Pacific Register Today! Description When large network disruptions occur, it’s important that…
Read full articleNIJ Issues Call for UHS-Compatible Public Safety Apps
January 21, 2014The National Institute of Justice seeks to promote the development and evaluation of criminal justice software applications that are compatible with ultra high-speed (UHS) networks of 100Mbps symmetrical up to 1Gbps symmetrical.
Read full articleWhere’s Gigi? Winner
January 9, 2014Congratulations to Laura Pope of Jefferson County 9-1-1 in Kearneysville, W.Va.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Heather Horan
January 9, 2014In pursuit of her passion for the public safety field, Horan subsequently obtained a job at the Emergency Communications Center in Arlington County, Va., where she has been employed for almost four years.
Read full articleBroadband Committee Goes Public
December 31, 2013The APCO Broadband Committee was created in 2010 to help the association address the implications of emerging high-speed wired and wireless networks used by APCO members in comm centers and in the field alongside existing land-mobile radio (LMR) networks used by first responders.
Read full articleRetaining Personnel
December 18, 2013No matter where you go across the country, one of the biggest complaints you’ll hear is how hard it is to keep competent people in the call center.
Read full articleLife Skills: Surviving Seasonal Stress
December 9, 2013If you haven’t looked on the calendar yet, the holidays are just around the corner. How do you fit it all in and make it through the holidays with a smile on your face?
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