Product & Service Announcements
Newark Police Department Implements Nixle Community Information Service
November 29, 2011NEWARK, N.J. – November 21, 2011 – Newark Police Department, the largest municipal police force in New Jersey, announced today it has signed an agreement with Nixle, LLC to use its free public notification services to deliver important and timely information to residents. With no cost to the department or taxpayers, Nixle Connect is a cost-effective solution for all levels of government agencies.
Read full articleIntroducing the Official Neighborhood Watch App
November 29, 2011For nearly half a century the National Neighborhood Watch Program has been the premier crime prevention initiative in the United States, helping citizens to serve as additional “eyes and ears” for law enforcement.
Read full articleLaser Ally LIDAR On Multi-State Contract
November 29, 2011Digital Ally, Inc., which develops, manufactures and sells advanced speed enforcement, video surveillance and thermal imaging products, announced it has been awarded a contract on its Laser Ally Handheld LIDAR from the State of Washington and the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA).
Read full articleSprint Becomes First U.S. Carrier to Launch Wireless Emergency Alerts on its Mobile Network
November 21, 2011OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), November 15, 2011 – Today, Sprint (NYSE: S) marks another milestone in delivering critical and reliable communication services to consumers during crisis situations by becoming the first U.S. carrier to offer Wireless Emergency Alerts on its mobile network.
Read full articleLocution Systems, Inc. Awarded Commission To Provide Its Automated Dispatching & Fire Station Alerting System To City of Durham, North Carolina
November 21, 2011GOLDEN, Colo., Nov. 21, 2011 – Locution Systems, Inc., a provider of advanced, automated 911 dispatching, zoned dispatching, and fire station alerting, and fire station control technology, today announced that it has been commissioned to provide its CADVoice® automated dispatching and fire station alerting system to the City of Durham, North Carolina.
Read full articleIntrado Demonstrates i3 Interoperability at NENA Industry Collaboration Event
November 21, 2011LONGMONT, Colo., Nov. 18, 2011 — Intrado Inc., a subsidiary of West Corporation and a leading provider of 9-1-1 technology solutions, today announced it participated in i3 interoperability testing at the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) Industry Collaboration Event 4 (ICE 4).
Read full articleFCC WORKSHOPS ON THE PUBLIC SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORK IN TRANSITION
November 21, 2011The Federal Communications Commission is holding two workshops to examine the transition from the public switched telephone network (PSTN) to new technologies. Circuit-switched wireline voice technology has created a high standard for reliability, accessibility, and ubiquity. Consumers will continue to expect and demand these qualities, even as they shift from PSTN services to services provided over different networks. The transition away from the PSTN is already occurring, and is likely to accelerate. Through these workshops, the Commission will seek input on the technical, economic, and policy issues that must be addressed to minimize disruption during this transition, and to protect consumers, public safety, competition, and other important interests.
Read full articleNarrow-banding audio quality improved by Pryme’s new Turbo-Boost™ speaker transducer.
November 21, 2011With the impending FCC mandate, analog portable two-way radios are now transitioning to narrowband operation. Consequently, this usually reduces the audio signal quality. Additionally, the audio output of many of the new models of digital radios is not as strong as in previous models, partially due to the complexity of how they process audio signals (gain control).
Read full articleNSA Leadership Meets with VP Biden to Discuss Issues Critical to Sheriffs, Including Allocation of the D Block to Public Safety
November 17, 2011Alexandria, VA – The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) met with Vice President Joseph Biden to discuss issues facing the nation’s sheriffs. The meeting, held at the White House on November 17th, was attended by NSA’s Executive Committee.
Read full articleThree San Juan County agencies use Spillman to stretch resources, share data
November 17, 2011Monticello, UTAH. – Nov. 15, 2011 – Three public safety agencies in San Juan County are utilizing a shared Spillman software system in an effort to better patrol Utah’s biggest county.
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