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APCO Releases White Paper: Text Messages in a PSAP Environment
August 2, 2012The APCO Emerging Technologies Committee is pleased to offer a white paper for our members: Text Messages in a PSAP…
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Draft Standard Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Training Officer (CTO)
August 2, 2012Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is seeking comments on a Candidate American National Standard…
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 articleOakland Not Yet Ready to Scrap Brand New, But Troubled Police Radio System
August 2, 2012OAKLAND — City leaders won’t rush to replace Oakland’s unreliable public safety radio system that failed police officers again Monday night while protesters marched through city streets shortly after a visit from President Barack Obama.
Read full articleHasbrouck Heights May Provide 9-1-1 Services
August 2, 2012LITTLE FERRY – The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department may provide 9-1-1 services for Little Ferry, a service it already provides for two other towns, pending council approval.
Read full articleOfficials Look into Mute Alert Message
August 2, 2012Emergency officials in Ohio are trying to determine why an Amber Alert that went out Sunday night on cable TV did not include audio.
Read full articleState Radio Systems Upgrade Could Cut Regional Dispatchers Out of The Loop
August 2, 2012Maine: Regional dispatchers are worried they will be out of the communications loop after state public safety departments such as state police, warden and forestry services and marine patrol upgrade their radio communication systems from analog to digital.
Read full article4.9 GHz Band
August 2, 2012The purpose of these proposed rules is to invigorate and maximize use of the 4.9 GHz band and attract more users while improving spectrum efficiency. The Commission seeks comment on formal coordination requirements, expanded eligibility, how the band can complement the 700 MHz public safety broadband network, technical rule changes, aeronautical mobile operations, interoperability standards, and deployment reporting.
Read full articleChief Deputy Heading Metro 9-1-1
August 2, 2012West Virginia: With no opponent in the November election, John Rutherford already was slated to move from his chief deputy role into the county sheriff seat now held by his brother, Mike.
Read full articleAuditor Slams Oakland Police on Oversight of Technology Systems
August 2, 2012Oakland police have squandered nearly $2 million over the past five years on technology systems that were never used or underutilized, a city auditor’s report has found.
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