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Utah 9-1-1 Dispatchers Honored for Work in Saving Woman’s Life
October 3, 2014The quick decisions of dispatcher Yvonne Gale and Courtney Soffel helped save a pregnant woman’s life
Read full articleDepartment of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate Seeks Public Input
August 27, 2014The Science and Technology Directorate, the research and development arm of the Department of Homeland Security, is in the process of developing a new strategic plan to guide future R&D.
Read full articleCMED Trying to Chart a New Course Forward
August 21, 2014Focusing just on medical “patching” to connect accident scenes to hospitals, mutual aid and mass casualty coordination has enabled CMED to implement an across-the-board 30 percent cut in fees.
Read full articlePinellas County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office Unveils New Public Safety, Office Complex
August 13, 2014This facility wasn’t a question of want, it was a question of need.
Read full articleAPCO 2014 is a Wrap!
August 8, 2014Thank you to all our attendees, exhibitors, speakers and sponsors for making this the best conference yet.
Read full articleRadio Club of America Announces 2014 Fellows
July 18, 2014Congratulations to Gigi and to all of this year’s Fellows for this prestigious recognition in honor of your hard work!
Read full articleAmateur Radio Enthusiasts Have a Field Day
July 9, 2014Amateur, or “ham,” radio consistently has been the most reliable means of communication in emergencies when other systems failed or became overloaded.
Read full articleLife Skills: How to Prevent Skin Cancer this Summer
June 13, 2014Staying out of the sun is one way to prevent skin cancer, but there are other sources to avoid as well.
Read full articleGem County (Idaho) Embarks on 9-1-1 Address Point Field Verification Project
May 20, 2014The project includes countywide address point field verification, updating several of Gem County’s GIS data layers, and installing public safety mapping capabilities in the 9-1-1 call center and emergency response vehicles.
Read full articleTexas Child Saves Mother with 9-1-1 Call
April 24, 2014Five-year-old Aiden Martinez was recognized for bravery when he communicated with a 9-1-1 operator to rescue his mom. Now he teaches his 2-year-old sister how to do the same.
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