Technology
Enon (Ohio) Approves New Radio Purchases
August 20, 2012By Mark McGregor, Dayton Daily News ENON, Ohio — Fearing an inability to call for police backup when the sheriff’s…
Read full articleSMS Text to 9-1-1: Do You Have a Game Plan?
August 9, 2012Recent announcements that several major carriers will be launching national-level solutions for sending SMS texts to 9-1-1 have created a…
Read full articleAT&T Goes on Spectrum Shopping Binge
August 2, 2012NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T Inc. has gone on a shopping spree for wireless spectrum, striking three separate deals that should let it increase its capacity for wireless broadband.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Draft Standard Public Safety Communications Common Incident Type Codes for Data Exchange
July 20, 2012Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is seeking comments on a Candidate American National Standard…
Read full articleRuggedized Computers Selection and Procurement Guide, 2012
July 19, 2012Increasing demands on response agencies to operate while mobile and from remote locations has increased the need for computing devices…
Read full articleAPCO Announces ASAP Technical Development Course
June 28, 2012In concert with the APCO International 78th Annual Conference & Expo, APCO is pleased to announce a preconference course designed…
Read full articleAtlantic City to Discuss How to Use Grant to Update Police Department Technology
June 5, 2012Atlantic City officials will meet this week to discuss spending a $3.5 million grant to upgrade the Police Department’s outdated technology.
Read full articleASAP to PSAP: One Size Fits All
May 30, 2012The month of May has been a busy month for the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) program. Efforts are underway…
Read full articleP25 and TETRA Technology Roundtable
May 3, 2012“If coverage rather than capacity is your main requirement, then a P25 system will likely require fewer sites and prove…
Read full articleFrom Narrowband to Broadband Public Safety Systems: Providing Seamless Connectivity
May 2, 2012“Why does my organization need combined narrowband and broadband networks?” was the question Russell Watson of Tait Communications answered during…
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