Posts From Public Safety Communications
Shots Fired!
January 14, 2011“He’s still shooting inside. Shots fired! Shots fired!” — Vail, Colo., an energetic, low-crime resort town, population 4,700, hadn’t had a murder since 1979. That changed on Nov. 7, 2009. The Vail Public Safety Communications Center found itself handling an active shooter incident just six months after its employees had completed an APCO Active Shooter class. Vail dispatch is a small, proactive communications center that tries to stay on the cutting edge of training.
Read full articleAm I Ready for the Big One?
January 14, 2011In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about readiness in the comm center. We have backup phone systems, backup generators, even backup comm centers. What about backup telecommunicators? I wanted to know, “What about me?” What if I were the one working (stuck) in the comm center when something big happens? Is there anything out there to prepare me? I did some research on communications preparedness, and I’d like to share my findings with other telecommunicators.
Read full articleUnconventional Ideas
January 13, 2011With more reliance on cellular and UHF radio communications, public safety organizations find themselves dependent on a modern technology infrastructure to support their inter- and intra-agency communications, and communications with the public. However, one major hurricane or winter storm could render most of the technology useless during the stage of the event that it’s needed the most. Here are six strategies to back up your agency’s communications.
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January 6, 2011Ramon Korionoff is communications director for the Prince George’s County (Md.) State’s Attorney’s Office and maintains an open relationship with the media for the benefit of justice. He says, “Prosecutors are sometimes the sole voice for victims, and I’m able to bring that message into the public forum.”
Read full articleFCC Environmental & Section 106 Compliance for Public Safety Network Professionals
January 6, 2011Now more than ever, complying with FCC environmental and historic regulations is an important aspect of public safety wireless network…
Read full articleDeclarations of APCO Officer Candidacy Due Jan. 15
January 5, 2011Eligible APCO International members other than current Officers on the Board of Directors who desire to declare their candidacy for First Vice-President or Second Vice-President need to submit the required forms soon.
Read full articleNational Homeland Security Consortium Offers Recommendations to Enhance National Homeland Security Efforts
January 5, 2011Today APCO International applauded the National Homeland Security Consortium’s (NHSC) continued work to advance national security and preparedness efforts by releasing recommendations informed by a collaboration with APCO International and the other 20 voluntary national associations that make up the NHSC.
Read full articleCommunications Down Under
January 5, 2011To provide the reader with some history as to how the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) arrived at where it is today, we have to take you on a journey back in time. In Queensland, ambulance services began Sept. 12, 1892, when the first meeting of the City Ambulance Transport Brigade was held.
Read full articleAPCO International Receives Grant from Motorola Foundation
December 29, 2010Daytona Beach, Fla. — Public safety students at APCO Institute and APCO Virtual College now have access to another $50,000 for their studies thanks to the Motorola Foundation. The Motorola Foundation awarded this grant to the APCO for the Commercial Advisory Council Scholarship Fund.
Read full articleTips to 6-Pack Abs
December 28, 2010Belly fat is by far the most common reason people exercise and try to lose weight. Getting rid of belly fat isn’t something that can be done simply with crunches, though. You must work hard in several ways to burn off the fat and keep it off.
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