A Florida sheriff makes the case for the system implemented after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
For first responders on the job, minutes — even seconds — matter. And in those moments, communication is key. It not only helps protect emergency responders, but it enhances public safety and improves outcomes.
That’s why it is essential that our state and nation’s public safety agencies have access to a dedicated, reliable and state-of-the-art communications network.
About the author: Mike Prendergast is the sheriff of Citrus County.
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