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So. Fla. Police Phone Lines Downed; 9-1-1 not affected
May 14, 2014The glitch first made itself known Sunday night, cutting off some administrative lines but only briefly. But about 7 a.m. Tuesday, more extensive problems surfaced. Delray Beach was hit hardest, losing all its administrative lines.
Read full articleZetron’s 60-position System for Monmouth County (N.J.) Is First to Use CSSI with P25 Phase II Network
May 14, 2014The opening of the Public Safety Center took place on April 29, 2014 and was attended by local, county, and state officials, including New Jersey Lt. Governor and former Monmouth County Sheriff, Kim Guadagno.
Read full articleAeroflex and Hytera Announce Joint Relationship for Automated Test and Alignment of Hytera DMR Series Radios
May 8, 2014Aeroflex announced an agreement with Hytera, Inc. to provide automated test and alignment capabilities for Hytera DMR Series Radios on the Aeroflex 3920B Digital Radio Test Set.
Read full articleIridium Introduces the First Global Data Broadcast Service, Iridium Burst (SM)
May 8, 2014From tsunami warnings to weather and traffic alerts, over-the-air updates and other machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, Iridium Burst presents an unrivaled opportunity for businesses, government agencies, militaries, and other entities needing to broadcast data.
Read full articleZetron and Hytera Complete Successful Joint Testing
May 8, 2014The testing involved Zetron’s Advanced Communications (AcomEVO) system utilizing the interface with Hytera’s Tier II DMR system. It is the first multi-vendor implementation of DMR-AIS to a Tier II Network.
Read full articleAPCO International Awards Leaders in Public Safety Policy
May 7, 2014APCO commemorated leaders in public safety communications and outstanding advocates for the community with the prestigious 2014 Public Safety Leadership in Policy Award.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Jason Lezcano
May 7, 2014As a current supervisor and former line dispatcher, Lezcano believes anyone can be a calltaker–“as long as you are willing to put in the hard work, it’s just having the willingness to learn and willingness to apply those skills.”
Read full articleUnion County (NJ) Police Receives APCO International P33 Training Program Certification
May 6, 2014Union County Police (NJ), has met the minimum training standards for the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Project 33 Training Program Certification-2010 (P33 Certification) and has been awarded certification as of April 28, 2014.
Read full articleWashington County Sheriff’s Office Receives APCO International P33 Training Program Certification
May 6, 2014Washington County Sheriff’s Office (AR) has met the minimum training standards for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Project 33 Training Program Certification-2010 (P33 Certification) and has been awarded certification as of April 28, 2014.
Read full articleAT&T Mobile App Hackathon – Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness (DC) May 2-3
May 2, 2014By hacking for public safety mobile apps, developers can mature their ideas, get involved in an exciting community, and create something to further the greater social good.
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