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.

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.