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OEC and the New Emergency Communications Ecosystem
August 15, 2016Ronald Hewitt, Director of the Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), shared the agency’s strategy for navigating a new emergency communications landscape during APCO 2016 Monday afternoon.
Read full articleThe People & Projects Behind SAFECOM
July 9, 2015SAFECOM is a public safety driven initiative with a mission to improve multi-jurisdictional communications and interoperability for public safety responders during an emergency or disaster.
Read full articleAPCO Applauds DHS on Release of Updated National Emergency Communications Plan
November 13, 2014Revised NECP addresses highly relevant aspects of recent and anticipated developments in emergency communications.
Read full articleSAFECOM Highlights Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Interoperable Emergency Communications
September 19, 2013The SMART program operates on a nationwide two-way radio network owned by private-sector communications company LightSquared. This public-private partnership is the result of an effort to provide critical, interoperable communications, and was spearheaded by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI in 2007.
Read full articleCommunications Center Managers Workshop
February 26, 2013The Indiana Chapter of APCO, the Integrated Public Safety Commission (IPSC) and Interstate Battery are working with the Federal Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) on bringing a workshop to Indiana for Communications Center Managers.
Read full articlePublic Safety & Emerging Technology: NG9-1-1, Text to 9-1-1 & More
January 30, 2013“Don’t be scared; be smart,” Mark S. Adams, director, principal architect networks and communications, Northrop Grumman Information Systems, advised attendees…
Read full articleTechnical Assistance from the OEC
November 20, 2012This summer tested our mettle—and our air-conditioners—with its record heat. It also tested the nation’s first responders. Tampa and Charlotte…
Read full articleState & Local Broadband Planning
October 4, 2012Whatever the need—broadband or otherwise—OEC is poised to continue to support our stakeholders throughout this process. But most importantly, public safety needs to remain united in our efforts to meet our goal.
Read full articleOEC Publishes Case Studies to Highlight Progress in Emergency Communications since 9/11
September 20, 2011This month our Nation marked the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The events of that day revealed just how important coordination and interoperable communications are to the critical work of emergency responders who save lives, every day, in our cities and towns across the Nation. While the attacks were dramatic and tragic events for our Nation, they highlighted the concerns about the vital need for improved emergency communications and were an important catalyst for change.
Read full articleThe National Emergency Communications Plan
August 18, 2011Over the past 10 years, the federal government and public safety agencies have invested significant resources to update the nation’s emergency communications capabilities. To encourage a coordinated approach and wise investments, the DHS Office of Emergency Communications has launched key initiatives.
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