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Smart911Connect Provides Solution Providers and App Developers a Method for Delivering Data to 9-1-1
February 13, 2013Rave Mobile Safety announced Smart911Connect, the first program connecting third parties holding data relevant to the emergency response process with supported 9-1-1 centers.
Read full articleMotorola Solutions First to Successfully Complete Public Safety LTE Network Interoperability, Drive Testing
February 13, 2013Motorola Solutions, Inc. announced it is the first Public Safety LTE vendor to successfully complete all testing activities associated with Phase 3: Part One, with the PSCR located at the Department of Commerce, Boulder Laboratories in Colorado.
Read full articleTake Your iPhone 5 on the Road, Run, Trail, Job, Slope or in the Pool with New LifeProof Accessories
February 13, 2013LifeProof announced the availability of new accessories for the LifeProof case for iPhone 5, giving users unprecedented freedom to take their phone everywhere without worry.
Read full articleZetron Will Demo the First Interface to Sprint Direct Connect LIVE at IWCE
February 13, 2013Zetron will give live demonstrations of its MAX Dispatch console interface to Sprint’s Direct Connect service at the 2013 International Wireless Communication Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 11-15, 2013.
Read full articleFirstNet Board Sets Path for BTOP Projects to Move Forward
February 13, 2013On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board adopted a resolution outlining its path forward with the seven public safety Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) grantees.
Read full articleCops: Pocket Dial, Low Battery Led to Ohio Burglar
February 11, 2013Authorities in Ohio say a pocket-dialing prowler got himself arrested after his cellphone turned informant. Twice.
Read full articleNew California Law Calls for Alert System for Missing Elderly People
February 11, 2013A new California law calls for an alert system to notify police departments and the public about missing people who are 65 or older.
Read full articleTenn: County 9-1-1 Panel Oks $4.4M Contract
February 11, 2013A $4.4 million contract to develop a seamless countywide computerized mapping system that will pinpoint every address, fire hydrant, driveway, manhole cover and other roadway features was approved by the Shelby County 9-1-1 board.
Read full articleCalif.: Oakland Woman Arrested After Alleged Misuse of 9-1-1 System
February 11, 2013An Oakland woman who had been warned about misusing the 9-1-1 system was arrested early Thursday after making another call without cause, police said.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: James Straker Brings New Hires Up to Speed
February 11, 2013“I loved that job. I loved being a dispatcher. I liked the fact it is a challenge, and we’re basically helping citizens. We help so many people—citizens, officers, each other. “
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