Posts From Public Safety Communications
Telecommunicator Spotlight: Michael Slater
December 4, 2013Throughout the duration of his 30-year career in police dispatching, there’s little that Michael Slater has not seen, heard or experienced.
Read full articleShare the Benefits of NG9-1-1 with New Video from the National 9-1-1 Program
November 26, 2013In order to help educate the public, the National 9-1-1 Program has released a short video that explains the benefits of NG9-1-1 and is targeted to a general audience.
Read full articleSoftware as a Service: Tips for Moving to the Cloud
November 20, 2013Event Date: December 4th at 1 p.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Pacific Register Today! In this webcast, information technology expert Paul Wormeli breaks down everything you need to know about cloud computing and how SaaS applies to public safety, law enforcement, criminal justice and even homeland security. We’ll also hear a firsthand account from a dispatch agency that switched from traditional, perpetual license pricing to SaaS with a cloud deployment.
Read full articleKnowing Your Team
November 11, 2013Supervisors, how well do you know your people? I mean really know them?
Read full articleLife Skills: The Benefits of a Good Night Sleep
November 11, 2013Do you find you ask yourself that question often? Well, some of the most common reasons for feeling tired involve how you take care of yourself and medical issues.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Cherika Lucas
November 7, 2013When Lucas decided to make a career change, she knew she wanted a more flexible schedule than a typical nine-to-five job. Her interest in public safety led her to a position with the division of Public Safety Communications for Prince George’s County.
Read full articlePublic Safety Communications Hot Products Selection Process
November 5, 2013Hot Products is a showcase of the new and innovative products on display at APCO International’s Annual Conference & Expo.
Read full articleOhio School Security Grant Program
October 28, 2013A new grant program is available for eligible public school systems in Ohio to deploy public safety radio systems, compatible with local law enforcement radio systems, for use in emergencies.
Read full articleAmateur Radio Spotlight at APCO 2013
October 22, 2013CPRA and NAPCO established a ham station from the Marriott hotel during APCO’s 79th Annual Conference & Expo in Anaheim, Calif.
Read full articleLife Skills: The Benefits of Drinking Water
October 21, 2013You’ve all heard the saying, “Drink eight glasses of water a day.” That’s 64 ounces minimum, and even more if you perform strenuous exercise or work in intense heat. But what does water really do for our bodies?
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