Posts From Public Safety Communications
Empowering First Responders Through Mobility
March 11, 2015Event Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 2 p.m. Eastern/11 a.m. Pacific – Learn how Mobile Responder can empower your public safety agency.
Read full articleDHS Science & Technology to Host Town Hall Session at IWCE
March 10, 2015The DHS Office for Interoperability & Compatibility (OIC) has an opportunity for public safety community members voice their ideas. On Tuesday, March 17 (3pm), DHS Science & Technology (S&T) is hosting an town hall session in conjunction with IWCE called Preparing the First Responder of the Future.
Read full articleSilent Key: Debbie Caruthers
February 24, 2015We regret to inform you of the passing of Debbie Caruthers, retired 9-1-1 coordinator for Orange County, Fla.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Karina Cruz — Exemplary Multitasker In Small Maryland Police Department
February 19, 2015Though the Bladensburg (Md.) Police Department consists of approximately 20 police officers, it can often be a busy jurisdiction. For dispatcher and calltaker Karina Cruz, her 12-hour shift is never dull.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Kyra Pulliam’s Heartstrings Pulled Her Back to Dispatching
January 23, 2015Kyra Pulliam is an Emergency Communications Technician II for the Office of Emergency Management in Arlington County, Va.
Read full articleTechnical Digest: P25 Implementation – Case Studies and Best Practices
January 5, 2015APCO’s Project 25 suite of standards was first proposed more than 25 years ago. Today, the challenges of maintaining the interoperability are more complex than ever as agencies across the country grapple with the migration from analog to digital equipment, the implementation of broadband LTE networks, the introduction of public safety smartphone apps and other advances in technology put forth on a nearly daily basis. Learn more in this exclusive Technical Digest.
Read full articleHappy Holidays from APCO & PSC
December 22, 2014APCO and PSC would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those of you who are working over the holidays, and to all of you who work hard all year round. We appreciate your dedication and service.
Read full articleAmy Lovell: An Award-Winning Chicago Dispatcher Whose Role Serves To Inspire Others
December 4, 2014Lovell credits success to diverse skill set and love for the job.
Read full articleCorrection: Board of Directors, Executive Council & Chapter Presidents
November 14, 2014The November issue of PSC erroneously featured outdated information on the Board of Directors & Chapter Presidents page.
Read full articleCarolyn Light’s range of skills promote effective dispatching
November 12, 2014“Not everybody can do it. It’s not a job for everybody.”
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