The First Responder Network Authority detailed a five-year plan to advance a nationwide public safety broadband system with regard to the network core, capacity and coverage, situational…
In the event of a wide-scale emergency, Parma first responders are one step closer to avoiding cellular outages, as well as being able to communicate…
As advertised last week, this week’s Advocate is late because I spent much of the week at the APCO Conference in Baltimore. Having been raised on the…
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board today approved an $82 million budget for operations in Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20), with a focus on…
When the Platteville Police Department in Wisconsin was trying to figure out a way to outfit every officer with a body-worn camera during their shifts,…
AT&T testing of 3GPP-compliant mission-critical-push-to-talk (MCPTT) technology is “going really well” and the carrier plans to offer the service later this year from multiple providers…
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) marked a significant milestone today with release of a new Roadmap for the future of FirstNet, the nationwide…
In virtual reality, a firefighter navigates a smoke-filled room and a police officer comes under fire in a parking garage. Wearing a set of augmented-reality…
Coverage Enhancements, Redundant Solutions and Cybersecurity Training Coming to FirstNet Subscribers DALLAS and BALTIMORE, Aug. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Public safety personnel across the country continue to turn to FirstNet to…
By the end of this month, the FirstNet Authority hopes to release the initial roadmap outlining organizational priorities for investing potentially more than $15 billion…
At least one law enforcement agency is using the devices as body cameras, and more could follow By Rich Duprey Calls for greater police accountability…
After a week of travel, it’s nice to be back in Phoenix but Santa Barbara still feels like my home and I enjoyed interacting with…
New Infrastructure Will Help Advance Public Safety, Improve Connectivity for Area Residents and Visitors WARRENTON, N.C., Aug. 7, 2019 – Warren County’s first responders are…
By Kalyn Sims Municipalities are investing in technology to help them better protect their residents, infrastructure and reputations. There’s been tremendous growth in the number…