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Silent Key: William “Bill” McCammon
October 16, 2014The public safety community suffered a great loss on Monday, October 13, 2014 when William “Bill” McCammon died unexpectedly during his sleep at the age of 61. McCammon was best known to APCO members through his work on D-Block and FirstNet.
Read full articleAPCO International Awarded Grant from DHS for Project 25 and CAPRAD Restructuring
October 15, 2014The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has received a Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate for the implementation of Project 25 (P25) & Computer Assisted Pre-Coordination Resource & Database System (CAPRAD) Restructuring.
Read full articleLife Skills: Six Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda
October 15, 2014If you’re like me and drink too much sugary drinks, here are a few reasons you may want to stop, and some tips on how to quit or scale back.
Read full articleNew Cloud-Based Service Provides First Responders with Critical Information During Chemical Emergencies
October 15, 2014A new chemical information sharing service called Plan1 enables MSDSonline customers to give first responders access to critical information about the hazardous chemicals they may encounter when responding.
Read full articleTeleCommunication Systems and L.R. Kimball Partner to Enable Advanced Cybersecurity Services for Public Safety
October 15, 2014The TCS-Kimball partnership focuses on critical infrastructure protection for agencies including public safety agencies, education institutions and social services.
Read full articleSepura Launches DMR Tier III Portfolio
October 15, 2014Sepura announces today the availability of its DMR Tier III solution to the global market.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Donovan Magginis
October 10, 2014Maginnis points out that there are a number of important skills necessary to perform in the role of call taker/dispatcher: multi-tasking, good decision-making, the ability to visualize and know what the officer is doing on the radio as well as the ability to empathize and understand what the caller is dealing with.
Read full articleHarris Communications Boosts Wireless Connections with State-of-the-Art In-Building DAS
October 10, 2014The system involves a small group of antennas that connects to a main power source and utilizes high-tech equipment, such as cell repeaters and central controllers, to create the most reliable wireless connection.
Read full articleHearing the Case for a 9-1-1 Upgrade in Manatee County (Fla.)
October 10, 2014Installed in 2007, Manatee County’s latest 9-1-1 system is already considered “obsolete” and public safety officials are anxious to replace it with the latest Next-Generation 9-1-1 technology.
Read full articleAllegheny County (Penn.) Touts $109K Saved at 9-1-1 Center
October 10, 2014Recent hires at Allegheny County’s 9-1-1 dispatch center appear to have reined in escalating overtime costs.
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