Articles by Editorial Staff

A Map Is Only as Good as the Network That Carries It

Geographic information systems (GIS) has transformed the map, a tool public safety organizations have used for over a century. Instead of simply knowing where to go, we understand the how, what, and why about every place. Esri has been at the forefront of that transformation since the company was founded in 1969. Today, thousands of local, state, and federal safety agencies across the United States use Esri’s ArcGIS technology to respond with situational awareness powered by location intelligence.








4.9 GHz Panel to be Featured at the 2026 Vision Summit

The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) is honored to feature a panel at the 2026 Vision Summit on the July 2026 DC Circuit ruling on the 4.9 GHz band, The 4.9 Ruling Is Here—What’s Your Next Step? on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 9:30 am – 10:00 am. The panel includes leaders from the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) and the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) Chief Richard Carrizzo (Ret), Chief Jeff Johnson (Ret), and Dick Mirgon.