The National Telecommunications and Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that Secretary Howard Lutnick has appointed Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. to serve as Chairman of the…
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Recently, Georgia policymakers, public safety officials, the military community and business and community leaders had the opportunity to witness firsthand FirstNet’s fleet of deployable assets on display at events in…
When Indiana University (IU) football entered a historic new era of success, the excitement extended far beyond the field. Sellout crowds, expanded tailgating, and increased national attention transformed game days…
FirstNet is federally funded and congressionally mandated to serve public safety. Learn why it is a public asset instead of a commercial service
Key fire representative hopeful that NTIA and public safety can more closely align about what they want in FirstNet Authority reauthorization language. As the U.S. Senate is expected to consider…
A new national podcast is launching that focuses on the future of public safety: 10‑2 Blue Brief: Emerging Tech & Innovation in Law Enforcement. The series dives deep into the tools, platforms, and technologies transforming how agencies prevent crime, respond to emergencies, and protect both officers and the communities they serve. The backbone of each conversation will be FirstNet and its continued impact on law enforcement efficiency and effectiveness at responding to crime.
Learn how the FirstNet Authority board avoids disruption during member transitions through governance structure and institutional continuity.
Learn what federal funds and resources are available through Disaster Assistance, understand the process of requesting assistance, know what to expect before, during, and after, and find out who to contact for help.
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