Posts From Public Safety Communications
Public Safety Apps: Providing Usable Modern Technology for First Responders
May 9, 2016A reliable communication network can provide responders with more information on demand.
Read full articleFirstNet Board: ‘We Need Federal Participation’
May 9, 2016Board member Teri Takai says engagement from federal agencies is critical to meeting FirstNet’s goals.
Read full articleStress and the 9-1-1 Telecommunicator
September 3, 2015When Caitlin Sampsell decided to go back to school to earn a master’s degree in Public Administration from Western Michigan University last year, she chose a master’s research theme that was relevant to her life and work.
Read full articleCommunications During a Large-Scale Mass Casualty Incident
August 28, 2015In the aftermath of the tragedy of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 that crashed while landing at San Francisco’s airport in 2013, killing three and injuring 187, first responders and PSAP’s from the San Francisco Bay area learned some valuable lessons about what should be done during a mass casualty.
Read full articleExplorer, Business Leader Alison Levine Gives Life Lessons on Successful Leadership
August 24, 2015As a history-making polar explorer, mountaineer, and former Wall Street executive, Alison Levine knows what it takes to be a part of a successful team.
Read full articleFCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Tells APCO Members Failure is Not an Option in Next Generation 9-1-1
August 24, 2015Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler told the nation’s largest public safety association last week that the implementation of next-generation 9-1-1 isn’t moving quickly enough for the betterment of public safety, and said Congress must step in to accelerate the process with legislation designed to help further the essential shared mission of public safety.
Read full article9-1-1 Location Accuracy Critical to Industry
August 24, 2015One of the most talked-about topics and heavily attended sessions during last week’s APCO International Conference & Expo concerned the issue of 9-1-1 location accuracy, and its potential impact on public safety.
Read full articleFirstNet Early Builders Roundtable: Insights and Lessons Learned
August 19, 2015Five representatives of the public safety entities that have funding and spectrum lease agreements with FirstNet to build wireless networks for…
Read full articleThe Status of 9-1-1 and Apps
August 18, 2015In this Presentation Theater session, Mark Reddish, APCO’s senior counsel and manager of government relations, shared a few of the challenges and concerns regarding apps in the public safety industry.
Read full articleFour Amendments Approved at Second General Business Session
August 18, 2015APCO members approved four amendments related to the association’s governance documents during the second general session at the APCO International…
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