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March 1, 20109-1-1 Telecommunicators are a special breed. They are trained to be the voice at the end of the phone that remains calm, cool and professional no matter what the call. But what happens when a call comes in that personally affects them? For two telecommunicators, that’s exactly what happened.
Read full articleTapping into Federal Funds: Your Ultimate Grant Resource
March 1, 2010Public safety communications centers hoping to improve infrastructure, upgrade equipment or add staff need access to funding outside the usual…
Read full articleA High-Tech EOC on Wheels
February 24, 2010An interview with Frisco (Texas) Fire Department Chief Mack Borchardt and Assistant Chief Paul Siebert about the state-of-the-art communications technology used in its new command and communications vehicle.
Read full articleMesa PD’s Mobile RMS
February 1, 2010The Mesa (Ariz.) Police Department implemented a new records management system with the goals of giving field officers access to current and reliable law enforcement records.
Read full articleLTE — ‘What Is It and Why Should I Care?’
February 1, 2010Read about the background and the implications of LTE technology for public safety communications, and what communications professionals should know.
Read full article9-1-1 Call of Duty
February 1, 2010Hamilton Co., Ohio, telecommunicators got to great lengths to help a soldier abroad after his friend called 9-1-1 concerned.
Read full articleBeyond the Web
February 1, 2010Social media is morphing into new public safety applications, such as online traffic and incident control, sex offender locator and mapping, crime statistics and incident mapping.
Read full articleCongress Called to Take Action
January 15, 2010A 700 MHz public safety nationwide broadband wireless network supporting both broadband voice and data will enhance interoperability in public safety emergencies requiring a multi-jurisdictional response. The September 2009 Draft of the National Broadband Plan calls for an eventual converged broadband voice and data network for public safety as a strategic goal.
Read full articleNarrowbanding: What’s Out There
January 1, 2010UPDATED: With all the products available on the public safety communications market, it’s difficult to tell which ones are narrowband compliant. So we invited two-way radio manufacturers to identify which of their mobile and portable radio models, and base stations are compliant. This list can serve as a guide for public safety agencies, but always verify the compatibility of your radios with each manufacturer. Test equipment is also available.
Read full articleNarrowbanding: The Basics
January 1, 2010The narrowbanding deadline is fast approaching. Now is the time to get started. If you’re not a member of APCO International, I suggest you consider membership.
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