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Technology

Trends In Tactical Headsets

The evolution of tactical headsets has been a significant one. Within the past couple of years alone, we've seen great improvements in technology that affect some of the most important functions of a good unit: strong sound quality, comfort, and resilience.

March 23, 2013

Technology

Public Safety LTE Network Tested During Super Bowl

Real-time wireless video was delivered to the Emergency Operations Center from a rugged tablet supplied by the Harris Corp. to showcase 700 MHz Band 14 LTE capabilities.

February 5, 2013

Technology

Is Voice Recognition Ready for Prime Time Policing?

If I were working a patrol shift, hands-free computing could be a lifesaver. I could be driving to a call for service with both hands on the wheel and retrieving (via voice command) critical dispatch information from my mobile computer.

February 4, 2013

Special Units

Avatar II

Robotex

The Avatar II is a full-scale tactical robot. Tracked for use on a variety of terrains and surfaces, the Avatar II is now available with Wi-Fi connectivity.

January 20, 2013

Technology

Breaking Down Tech Barriers

On a timeline of public safety innovation and advancements, 2012 will be marked as a blockbuster year. The creation of the National Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) and forward movement in next-generation 911 (NG911) marked a 180-degree turn from just a few years ago. And it's about time.

December 23, 2012

Technology

RuralConnect Radio

Carlson

Carlson's award-winning RuralConnect broadband radio system uses unused TV spectrum, or white space, to enable a wireless signal to surpass almost any obstacle and operate with large amounts of multipath interference.

December 13, 2012

Technology

Next-Gen 911: Technology Behind a 911 Call

Next-gen 911 (or enhanced 911) will enable calls, text messaging, and even video from mobile devices to be sent to the dispatch center, which is also known as the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).

December 11, 2012

Technology

LAPD Secures Space Shuttle On City Streets

The Los Angeles Police Department is deploying a rolling video surveillance network for the space shuttle Endeavour's 12-mile trip along city streets today and Saturday.

October 11, 2012

Technology

AT&T Begins 'Text To 911' Testing In Tennessee

AT&T will work with the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (TECB) to provide a "text to 911" trial service that would allow AT&T wireless users to send text messages to Tennessee 911 call centers.

October 4, 2012

Technology

Hobbling Our Investigations

Some elected officials seem compelled to introduce legislation aimed at protecting the rights of suspected criminals while impeding our investigations.

September 17, 2012

Technology

Carlson Introduces High-Gain Omnidirectional Antenna

Carlson has introduced a high-gain omnidirectional base-station antenna that's specifically designed to meet the demands of TV white space (TVWS)—the areas of unused spectrum in the TV bands located between 470 MHz and 698 MHz in the UHF range.

August 23, 2012

Technology

New Mexico State Police Deploy Columbitech Mobile VPN

The New Mexico State Police have deployed a FIPS 140-2 certified Columbitech Mobile VPN (virtual private network) on laptops used in more than 500 police cars across the state, the company announced.

May 22, 2012