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Harris Corp.'s Technology Used For Public Safety Communications During G-20

Using Harris technology, the Pennsylvania's STARNet system allowed federal agencies, state and local police — along with Allegheny County, the city of Pittsburgh and emergency medical personnel — to use a single communications tool.

October 15, 2009

Senate Extends Interoperable Communications Grants Deadline

The PSIC program was originally established by Congress to provide one-time funding of $1 billion to state and local governments toward achieving interoperability among first responders.

October 15, 2009

APCO Leadership Hosts Town Hall on 700-MHz Broadband

APCO International hosted a town hall meeting on the FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Notice Seeking Comment on Petitions for Waivers to Deploy 700-MHz Public Safety Broadband Networks during its 75th Annual Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas.

August 18, 2009

Communications: Sound Tactics

Columbine is a vivid example of what happens during a tactical operation when communications break down. It and 9/11 are also strong examples of why first responders need radios that can talk to personnel from other agencies.

August 6, 2009

DHS Approves EF Johnson Technologies Lab for Testing Emergency Responder Radios

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally approved the company's engineering lab to test emergency responder radios for interoperability standards compliance.

May 26, 2009

EF Johnson Technologies Introduces StarGate Dispatch Console

EF Johnson Technologies Inc. has introduced the StarGate Dispatch Console. This new switchless console for first responders will be on display at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) March 18–20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

March 18, 2009

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Creates Systems Group

EF Johnson Technologies Inc. today announced that it has created a dedicated systems group to focus on the development, marketing, sales and implementation of the company's IP25 line of Project 25 compliant infrastructure systems.

March 9, 2009

Wireless When You Need It

Not every natural disaster is as devastating as Katrina. But does your agency have a plan in place that would allow you to communicate in case a similar event occurred in your jurisdiction?

December 31, 2008

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NGA Center to Help States Improve Public Safety Interoperable Communications

To help states ensure their communication capabilities are adequately prepared to respond to an emergency, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) has announced six states—Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Massachusetts, New York and Washington—selected to participate in the Public Safety Interoperability Communications Policy Academy: Focus on Governance.

November 21, 2008

Are Your Radios at the Ready?

New regulations require that every public safety agency switch over to narrowband frequencies by 2013 or else. Now law enforcement agencies that don't bring their equipment and licenses up to date could find themselves in a world of hurt.

October 31, 2008

Mobile Satellite Ventures Expands Communications Coverage from Coast to Coast

Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) has joined with the state of Washington's Military Department Emergency Management Division to launch the NorthWest Satellite Mutual Aid Radio Talkgroup (NWSMART) serving public safety interests throughout seven states in the northwestern U.S.

October 13, 2008

The State of American Law Enforcement - Stopping the Next 9/11

Experts say you deserve praise for being willing to withstand ridicule and even let bad guys win in court to prevent attacks. "If you ask me what law enforcement has done best since 9/11 is that they are stopping these plots in the beginning stages before they go operational," says E.J. Kimball, managing director of terrorism expert Steven Emerson's Investigative Project on Terrorism.

August 31, 2008

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