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  • FirstNet®’s Exclusive MegaRange™ High Powered User Equipment is Here: Learn From Industry Leaders What That Means to You

    Last month FirstNet, Built with AT&T introduced its MegaRange capabilities, which is available to all FirstNet users. This power bump will revolutionize range, connectivity, and capacity for all first responders on FirstNet. Please join us for an informative discussion into how this announcement and subsequent improvement will facilitate your efforts to capture, share, and leverage critical information during your emergency and non-emergency operations.

  • FCC Commissioner Simington Talks Public Safety

    The PSBTA is proud to sponsor the PSSA's Introductory Interview with recently appointed FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington. Commissioner Simington brings a great deal of experience to his new role, having worked in both the private and public sectors on broadband allocation, use, and access. He has agreed to talk to us regarding his vision and objectives within the FCC and his perspective on communications as related to public safety. Please join us for this exclusive interview with one of our nation’s newest leaders in communications.

  • PSBTA FirstNet™ Virtual Regional Forum – Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

    The You don’t give up, and neither will we. As we all strive to adapt to an ever-changing world, it is equally, if not more important to us to bring you the most current information on your FirstNet network and the supporting ecosystem. Improvements at the national and local levels have continued, despite a global pandemic […]

  • How Grants and Stimulus Monies Can Fund COVID-19 Projects

    After more than a year into surviving the worldwide pandemic, agencies are continually seeking new ways to adapt and meet the current and unforeseen needs of our society. Due to unanticipated costs associated with COVID-19 response and impact on state and local budgets, stimulus and grant funds are often the sought out answer to provide solutions. However, understanding what may be eligible and what is required when applying for and using such funds can be confusing. Come spend an hour with us to learn more about how such funds can be used for COVID-19 projects.

  • Federal Grants & Funding Your Public Safety Project

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    Did you know that most public safety projects are funded through federal funding? There is a vast amount of federal funds that exist, but first, you need to know what agencies granting cycles are, when those cycles will open, the length of period of performance, required cost/share match (if any), how to incorporate all the vital elements into your grant application, and so much more. Public Sector Grants will help educate you on grants commonly used for public safety projects, such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC). You’ll also learn about other granting agencies and affiliated grants such as the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

    Join our presenter, Kamala Kuhn, Director of Grants Assistance for PS Grants, as she reviews important grant elements, the benefits of a community-based approach to grants, and successful tips to grant writing.

    Who should attend this webinar? If you are a member of public safety, government, educational staff, or healthcare at the local, county, regional, state, federal, or tribal level, then this webinar is for you.

  • The First Annual Howard C. Liebengood Symposium: The Evolving Law Enforcement Landscape and the First Responder Mental Health Crisis

    Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

    This symposium will review recent events that impact the law enforcement community, emerging trends, and the evolving policing climate. Many agencies are currently challenged by existing stressors, including fatigue, burnout from mandatory overtime, lack of public and workplace support, organizational culture, and difficult community relations. Additionally, we will discuss strategies to support agencies and law enforcement officers amidst rising occupational stressors.

  • Webinar – FirstNet Independence: A governance case study

    As we are near the time Congress must reauthorize FirstNet, there needs to be a discussion on the review of FirstNet Governance. Join former FirstNet Board Chairs Sue Swenson, Chief Richard Carrizzo, and former Vice-Chair Chief Jeff Johnson, as they discuss the value of an independent FirstNet Authority, program oversight and the need to protect and advance the nation’s public safety network.

  • The Inaugural Howard C. Liebengood Foundation Symposium: The Evolving Law Enforcement Landscape & the First Responder Mental Health Crisis

    Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Law enforcement is operating in one of the most demanding environments in modern history. Shifting public expectations, critical incidents, and ongoing organizational pressures have reshaped the profession, and the impact on officer health and agency stability has never been greater. This inaugural symposium convenes law enforcement leaders, mental health and health care experts, researchers, and bipartisan policymakers to explore practical, evidence-informed solutions. Grounded in research and lived experience, this symposium focuses on translating knowledge into action.

    Over two days, participants will examine the evolving policing landscape, confront the profession’s mental health crisis—including elevated rates of suicide, PTSD, depression, and anxiety—and identify strategies to strengthen resilience, crisis response, and organizational leadership.