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Public Safety Representatives Talk Broadband Spectrum, Governance & Funding at Subcommittee Hearing
May 26, 2011“We all share the same goal: providing America’s first responders with a state-of-the-art communications network,” said House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chairman Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) during Wednesday’s hearing. The hearing, Creating an Interoperable Public Safety Network, brought together a panel of commercial and public safety representatives to discuss H.R. 607, the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011.
Read full articlePANASONIC UPGRADES TOUGHBOOK 31 – RUGGED LAPTOP GOLD STANDARD
May 26, 2011Secaucus, NJ, May 25, 2011 – Panasonic Solutions Company, provider of collaboration, information-sharing and decision-support solutions for government and commercial enterprises, today announced a series of upgrades to its Toughbook® 31 fully-rugged laptop. The updated device features new Intel® Core™ i5 and i3 processors, increased RAM and hard drive capacity as well as speed, up to 20 hours of battery life, a brighter sunlight-viewable screen and more. With these improvements, the MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certified Toughbook 31 continues to be the ideal solution for mobile professionals in mission-critical environments, including first responders, military personnel, and field workers in industries such as telecommunications, utilities and energy.
Read full articleHarris Corporation Selected by Linn County, Iowa, for $18 Million Contract to Upgrade Public Safety Communications System
May 26, 2011• Harris P25IP technology will provide secure, voice and data communications for public safety users throughout 724 square miles.
• Harris Unity XG-100 portable and mobile radios will give Linn County first responders improved interoperability across all county frequency bands.
• Locally-based RACOM, a 40-year Harris partner, will provide technical service.
Pressure Mounts for Congress to Pass Legislation Supporting Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network
May 25, 2011Washington, D.C. — The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology heard again from expert witnesses today about the benefits of a dedicated broadband network for public safety at a hearing entitled, “Creating an Interoperable Public Safety Network.” Public Safety Alliance witness, Chief Jeffry Johnson, discussed the dire need for D Block spectrum to be allocated to public safety before the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Read full articlePSA Continues to Dispell the Myths about D Block Spectrum Allocation
May 25, 2011Washington, D.C. — May 24, 2011 — The Public Safety Alliance is setting the record straight today on the top five Public Safety Broadband Network Myths as they relate to D Block spectrum reallocation. The organization supports legislation that would allocate this spectrum to America’s first responders to build a nationwide interoperable broadband network.
Read full articleFirst Responders Need High-Speed Network
May 24, 2011Four months from now, our nation will mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11. We will mourn the mothers, fathers, sons and daughters lost on that terrible September day. Tme can’t erase the pain nor diminish the horror of that memory. But in the days after the attack, we came together, a nation unified in prevailing against terrorism and tragedy.
Read full articleHonolulu Fire Department Sorry for 9-1-1 Dispatcher
May 24, 2011A fire dispatcher’s dismissive and condescending tone with a frantic 911 caller reporting the deadly Waikele fireworks explosion led the Honolulu Fire Department to issue an apology Monday. Fire Capt. Terry Seelig said the department is regretful not only for the curt responses by the dispatcher to the caller, but to everyone who hears the remark with an obscenity after the call ended.
Read full articlePeople, Training & Security Top List of Concerns Discussed at APCO International’s 4th Technology Roundtable
May 24, 2011“What’s your weakest link? What is keeping you awake at night?” asked PTI Executive Director Alan R. Shark of participants in the APCO International Technology Roundtable in Washington, D.C., on May 19. Three answers echoed around the room: people, training and security.
Read full articleIRIDIUM KICKS OFF ANNUAL TEST YOUR SATELLITE PHONE WEEK
May 24, 2011MCLEAN, Va. – May 23, 2011 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) today announces its annual “Test Your Satellite Phone Week,” May 23-28, 2011, as part of an ongoing educational program reminding satellite phone users worldwide about the importance of preparing for emergencies. In addition, this year, Iridium is introducing “Pure Reach,” a campaign designed to generate greater online engagement and awareness for emergency preparedness.
Read full articleDHS VIRTUAL USA PLAYS KEY ROLE IN SUPPORTING CUSEC STATES, PARTNERS IN 2011 NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE
May 24, 2011WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate today announced that Virtual USA played a key role in supporting the Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC) states and partners participating in this week’s 2011 National Level Exercise. During the exercise, participating CUSEC member states and partners leveraged Virtual USA to discover and share information throughout the region during a mock earthquake event in the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
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