American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ensuring public safety at large-scale events, whether concerts, sports games, or community gatherings, comes with unique challenges. From acquiring security staff and surveillance technology to event-specific safety gear, having a well-coordinated procurement plan is essential for effective crowd and event management.

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

Stephenson County has many widely dispersed factories and other facilities where wireless communication can be a challenge. Recently, a bomb threat in rural Stephenson County, Ill., 120 miles northwest of Chicago, tested the reach of the state’s STARCOM21 two-way radio network.

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GCN

APRIL 18, 2023

NIST’s Public Safety Communications Research Division is looking for an affordable solution that will give public safety drone operators accurate indoor positioning and high-quality 3D digital mapping in real time.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As a result of these efforts and an investment in public-private collaboration, several key use cases for airborne readiness have been identified that will be critical for future mission success. Despite being relatively new, airborne-to-ground 5G communications have seen many advancements in the past couple years.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The need to achieve communications interoperability has haunted public agencies for years. The terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001 highlighted the need to improve the ability for public agencies from different jurisdictions to communicate with one another. The guest on this podcast is the individual leading those efforts.

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Government Technology Insider

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Unlike traditional copper-based systems, FWA leverages wireless gateways to ensure reliable communication, reducing the risk of failure and making maintenance easier and more efficient. Kupershtok highlighted that FWA , offers a future-proof solution for modernizing these emergency systems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Natural disasters can also damage the critical infrastructure that powers emergency services—prompting public sector organizations to consider building more resilient infrastructure. Not just for our agency, but for the people that we serve.”. Leveraging the AWS Partner Network for customized solutions.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 23, 2023

If you’re already working at a municipality, odds are you care greatly about public wellbeing and safety. Emergency management is an essential aspect of public safety, and your local government needs to have a communication plan in place to reach citizens and keep them safe in case of emergencies.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Scott Howland, chief product officer of Fusus ; Rogerick Green, director of community engagement for Pasco County Sheriff’s Office; Bryce Stirton, director of the R2 Network ; and Matthew Melton, senior business development manager at AWS. How data can help public safety agencies support civilians’ needs.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 27, 2023

As ransomware attacks become more sophisticated, we are increasingly seeing infiltration of internal communication systems to gain access to corporate data and confidential information. When Uber suffered a breach, the company was forced to shut down several employee communication and engineering systems after a hacker gained access.

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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 15, 2022

Making the process harder are many disaster response communication challenges, which require significant effort to overcome. Thankfully, the growing number of communities affected by server storms and other natural disasters are not alone. What are the biggest challenges facing first responders in emergencies?

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Government Technology Insider

MAY 16, 2023

As a result of these efforts and an investment in public-private collaboration, several key use cases for airborne readiness have been identified that will be critical for future mission success. Despite being relatively new, airborne-to-ground 5G communications have seen many advancements in the past couple years.

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Microsoft Public Sector

APRIL 13, 2023

Microsoft Teams Emergency Operations Center The Microsoft Teams Emergency Operations Center (TEOC) solution template leverages the power of the Microsoft 365 platform to centralize incident response, information sharing and field communications using powerful services like Microsoft Lists, SharePoint, and more.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Start by organizing data sources effectively, encompassing camera video, databases, radio communications, social media, weather updates and more. Highlighting the positive impact on public safety, reduced crime rates and enhanced officer retention can make a compelling case for investment. A proactive approach is essential.

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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the aftermath of severe storms, communities grapple with widespread damage and daunting disaster response communication challenges. This is where first responders and agencies meet to provide devices and strategies for navigating these crisis communication issues. What does the future of disaster response look like?

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GCN

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

California is combining the data and notification capabilities of Rave Mobile Safety and RapidDeploy, allowing agencies to publish real-time incident data from their computer-aided dispatch systems to responders.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Carbyne APEX transitioned the call center from analog to a digital interface that is smartphone-friendly and allows operators to communicate with callers via live video. For more information, please visit the AWS Cloud for Justice and Public Safety homepage , contact your AWS account manager, or reach out to the AWS Public Sector team.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 28, 2022

An interview with Brian Anderson, Practice Leader for Public Safety at Avaya. On many military bases and agency campuses, local public safety agencies face obstacles in providing a fundamental service: responding to 911 calls. A call from a cellphone will go to a cell tower outside the campus, and from there to a PSAP.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 1, 2024

How would police communicate and coordinate without computers? Police departments are increasingly leveraging AI to enhance public safety and operational efficiency. Consider the technology that makes effective policing possible. Where would we be without the ability to conduct DNA testing—or even fingerprint suspects?

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zencity

JANUARY 15, 2025

Immigration enforcement is once again at the center of public safety discussions. With a new administration pushing for stricter federal immigration policies, police departments and sheriffs’ offices find themselves walking a tightrope: How do you Source

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

city, and that it nicely complements the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program. New York’s program is funded by $40 million previously budgeted for an ill-fated Wi-Fi network designed for NYC public safety agencies. This article appeared in our guide, “ State and Local: Making an Impact.”

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Columbia-Montour County 911 Center, operating as the East Central Emergency Network (ECEN), recently transitioned to the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network (PA-STARNet), the commonwealth’s state-of-the-art Project 25 (P25) radio network for public safety and emergency response communications.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2023

USPS is well-positioned to continue expanding and refining Informed Delivery while upholding the high-quality delivery service that the American public anticipates Winner: United States Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). In the past, research and communications were hampered by bureaucracy, outdated IT systems, and sluggish data transfers.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Since February 1968 , 911 centers have served as the first link in the public safety response chain, having a profound impact on the public safety system in the United States and inspiring replication internationally.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Her clients and projects in Idaho have included the ID Office of Emergency Management and its creation of a statewide Public Safety Communications Commission, in addition to its coordination with FirstNet.

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Barrett & Greene

MAY 8, 2023

by Dawa Hitch, Communication and Public Engagement Director, Asheville, North Carolina. In historically disenfranchised communities, trust in government is low and there needs to be an emphasis on empowered decision making. This process helped us to hone in on communication and public engagement.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

He has over two decades of experience in Unified Communications and nearly fifteen years in corporate development and strategic partnerships, with broad technical, sales, product management, and business model skills. He holds degrees in English and Communication from Mercyhurst University. To register for the webinar, click here.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 6, 2021

This interview is with Craig Martinez, a public safety advisor to T-Mobile with a long background in law enforcement. T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical. T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

The fiscal cliff can lead to a range of negative outcomes that diminish community quality of life, strain household finances and stifle economic growth, including: Reduced services: Local governments may be forced to cut essential services, including public safety, education, transportation and social services.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Real-time data is the lynchpin for any progressive government , enabling it to improve efficiency, enhance operations and communications, provide improved services for citizens, uncover fraud and lower the risk of cyberattacks.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 5, 2021

New York City is a complex place in which to work within public safety. T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical. New York City is a complex place in which to work within public safety.

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GCN

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Preparing a contact center for emergency response involves a unified communications strategy across platforms, staffing flexibility and scalable technology.

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GCN

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Communications technology is going to sit on the shelf if it’s not reliable, interoperable and user friendly.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 19, 2022

Bill Schrier, a Public Safety Advisor with many years of experience in government information technology walks us through how 911 Centers function and 911 system plans for the future. T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Enhanced communication Effective communication with other nations, bodies, and rescue organisations is likewise vital. This technology not only protects public infrastructure but also enhances public safety, supporting strategic decision-making whilst streamlining resource allocation.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The need for dependable and secure communication networks is a growing demand for the operations of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The demonstration highlighted the unique architecture of a mobile, commercial, and private LTE network with full communication and telemetry capabilities.

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