By James Careless After a nationwide assessment of 200-plus applicants, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO International) has chosen Melvin (Mel) Maier as its new executive director. Maier…
By Doug Clark Effective communication is of paramount importance for first responders, including police departments. Communication directly impacts the ability to coordinate and respond swiftly in critical situations. In high-pressure…
By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority At the FirstNet Authority, one of our top priorities is incorporating the public safety community’s experiences into actionable solutions…
By Doug Clark The Security Services industry offers a range of services that include private security guards, patrol vehicles, and other complementary services such as alarm systems, cyber security, background…
By James Careless What’s to come for first responders in 2024? What communications challenges and major events will they face, and how could new FirstNet products/services make their lives easier?…
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE On Thursday, Governor Chris Sununu, joined Safety Commissioner Robert Quinn, AT&T* and others at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to mark several milestones in the state’s buildout of FirstNet,…
FirstNet provides about 5.3 million connections to approximately 27,000 public-safety agencies subscribing to the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) as of the end of September, according to figures released last…
By Doug Clark Effective communication is paramount for hospitals and ambulance services providers. In a high-pressure and time-sensitive environment, clear and timely communication can literally be a matter of life…
By Jon Olson, Senior Public Safety Advisor, EMS, First Responder Network Authority The EMS community has much to offer smalltown and rural America where healthcare options are dwindling. While staffing…
By Charles Murph, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) First responders respond to incidents in all types of environments—on land, in the air, and on water—and…
By Doug Clark Dependable communication is crucial for bus drivers to operate effectively. In the United States alone, there are around 480,000 school buses operating, transporting approximately 26 million students…
By First Responder Network Authority Sheriff Kristin Graziano is a seasoned public safety leader with more than 30 years in law enforcement. She has served as the Charleston County Sheriff since…
By Harry Markley, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority One of the most promising technologies in law enforcement is body cameras. Body cameras make the job of a…
By Doug Clark Siyata Mobile Inc., a global leader in providing Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) handsets and accessories, is making a significant impact in the mission critical communication industry with…
By Gary McCarraher, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) The fire service faces many different challenges—from structure fires and HAZMAT incidents to wildfires and road accidents….