A Glimpse of How CES 2018 Impacts Public Safety Technology
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant Everyone knows the high cost of public safety technology. Most of the time this cost is driven by proprietary technology to meet public safety…
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Public-safety representatives contest recent Verizon claims about its first-responder offerings
Recent statements attributed to Verizon in the media that the carrier’s broadband service is the only public-safety-grade LTE network and that its planned public-safety LTE core network may be interoperable…
American Samoa Governor Moliga Approves Opt-in to FirstNet
“In weighing this important decision to join FirstNet or deploy our own system, our team came to the conclusion that opting-in to FirstNet was the better solution for American Samoa…
FirstNet and AT&T moving forward with IoT, smart city offerings
“FirstNet will not only solve today’s communications challenges, but it will create a new, public safety-focused marketplace that offers innovative, life-saving technologies that will help first responders do their jobs…
Clean Sweep for FirstNet Opt-in, Now That’s a Big Deal
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant First and foremost I personally want to thank and congratulate all the people at FirstNet, AT&T, State Staff and all the people that worked…
‘Opt-in’ decisions give public safety in all states the option of using FirstNet immediately
Public-safety agencies and personnel in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are eligible to subscribe to FirstNet broadband services from AT&T after…
Report Details Results of Mission-Critical Voice over LTE Speech Intelligibility Tests
A new report summarizes the results of speech intelligibility tests on five speech codec operating modes that might be chosen to provide mission-critical voice services to public-safety users over a…
Signal Mountain patrol cars retrofitted with new computer technology
Computers were recently installed that will give officers the tools many other agencies already have. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, HAMILTON COUNTY – Police on Signal Mountain are now equipped with new technology,…
Public Safety, Industry Entities Weigh in on NG-911 Grant Program
Public safety and industry entities have weighed in on proposed regulations for a next-generation 911 (NG-911) grant program, including on who should be eligible for funding, whether tribes should be…
Nelson, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Spur NG-911 Deployment
“Upgrading the nation’s 9-1-1 system is literally a life and death matter that must become more of a national priority,” said Sen. Nelson, who is ranking member of the Senate…
Guam Governor Calvo Approves Buildout Plan for FirstNet
“Communication is critical when a typhoon or other disaster strikes our island,” Governor Calvo said. “FirstNet is another step toward improving our connectivity amongst first responders, which enhances their safety…
Preparing for Next Generation 911 Now
By Jeff Ledbetter, Michael Baker International, and Kathrine Cargo, Orleans Parish Communication Sometimes when change comes, it is difficult and confusing. In 2011, an extension was added to US Highway…
First Responder Network Goes Nationwide
“There are many who said this network would never happen, but public safety never gave up on their network. Because of their vision and hard fought efforts, I can proudly…
It’s Unanimous: California Makes FirstNet ‘Opt-in’ Decision
“California has high hopes and expectations for the FirstNet initiative,” the letter states. “Our partnership and collaboration will undoubtedly deliver the best solution to our public-safety users. Over time, this…
California Governor Brown Opts-in to FirstNet
“FirstNet in California will help deliver innovation and interoperability across the Golden State’s diverse landscape – including its rural, urban and coastal areas.” RESTON, Va., Dec. 28, 2017 – California…