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Texas Agency Expands Drone as First Responder Program

The department initially rolled out its DFR program to help respond to the influx of fireworks calls during the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve weekends. Now, DFR can be used to respond to a variety of in-progress calls including burglaries.

A drone as first responder pilot operates a drone from the Arlington (Texas) Police Department's real-time crime center.

Genetec and SaferWatch Team Up to Bring Real-Time Vehicle Intelligence to Law Enforcement

Initially developed for the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement, the integration brings together Cloudrunner’s vehicle search capabilities and SaferWatch’s live communication tools into a single platform.

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Vector Solutions Acquires Frontline Public Safety Solutions

The acquisition combines Vector Solutions and Frontline’s offerings to create a platform with tools that can improve communication, operations, compliance, and data management for public safety agencies.

JVCKenwood USA Corporation Establishes Integrated Digital Wireless Solutions to Professional User Markets

Kenwood Integrated Solutions, along with teaming partners, will deliver complete systems solutions, including the network, subscriber devices, and associated services.

Motorola Solutions Launches Remote Mic with Two-Way Radio, Body Camera and AI Capabilities

As a converged and wireless device, SVX effectively halves the number of devices and reduces maintenance, while everyday shifts are covered with the swappable battery. Critically, the convergence of radio, video and AI serves as a force multiplier.

SVX is a remote mic that converges secure voice, video and AI, designed for Motorola Solutions' flagship radio, APX NEXT.

FirstNet Expands Public Safety Connectivity with 1,000 New Sites

The new sites mean increased coverage, capacity and dedicated spectrum in more places, as well as the ability to transmit 6 times the signal strength of other carriers with FirstNet MegaRange solutions, the company says.

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FirstNet Planning Satellite Connectivity Trials

Remote areas continue to be a challenge for public safety professionals who need reliable and consistent coverage, FirstNet says. This includes places like national parks, where thousands of search-and-rescue missions are conducted each year.

All Pennsylvania State Police Troopers Now Wearing Body Cameras

Officials said the cameras will also improve evidence collection, preparation of reports or court testimony, and training of cadets and troopers.

Verizon Crisis Team Provided Drone Overwatch for New Orleans Police During Mardi Gras

“We’re honored to be asked to support New Orleans first responders during a large-scale event like Mardi Gras,” said Chris Sanders, a senior manager who leads the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team’s UAS program.

A member of the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team operates a drone in support of first responders.

Motorola Forms Strategic Alliance with Drone Maker and Counter Drone Software Producer

"With over 240 million 911 calls made each year, a faster response time to the call can be the consequential difference in an emergency,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Motorola Solutions.

Oregon Bill Would Allow Police Agencies to Use Drone as First Responder

Currently, police can only use drones without a judge’s permission under “exigent circumstances,” such as when someone is in immediate harm or suspects are fleeing.

Flock Safety Opens Georgia Drone Manufacturing Facility

In Smyrna, Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley said “it’s easy to see that drones are the future of law enforcement. They are safer, they are faster, they work 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (blue suit) and Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley inspect some of the company's new technology inside Flocks new Smyrna, Georgia, drone factory.

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