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Zetron System Utilizing CSSI Tests Successfully with Harris P25 Phase-II Network
August 28, 2014The success of the testing with Harris is only the most recent example of Zetron’s leadership in providing solutions that are open-standards based, cost effective, and designed to support customers’ evolving requirements.
Read full articleDepartment of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate Seeks Public Input
August 27, 2014The Science and Technology Directorate, the research and development arm of the Department of Homeland Security, is in the process of developing a new strategic plan to guide future R&D.
Read full articleWaterville (Maine) Steps Up Dispatcher Training for Missing Children
August 27, 2014Dispatchers are now being given lists of specific questions to ask at the first report of a disappearance to get investigators on the right track earlier than in the past.
Read full articleTraining to Cap 9-1-1 Merger in Pittsburgh & Allegheny County (Pa.)
August 27, 2014Dispatchers will start training next week to answer calls countywide. The dispatch center has two phone banks with separate dispatchers for calls from the city and calls from the rest of the county.
Read full articleDubuque (Iowa) Law Enforcement Touts New Time-Saving Software System
August 27, 2014The software allows basic information collected by 9-1-1 dispatchers during an emergency call to be filled into reports. The software also gives crews mobile access to plans for certain buildings to help them more effectively respond to emergencies.
Read full article9-1-1 Dispatcher Receives $1,000 Public Safety Scholarship
August 27, 2014In its tenth year, LEEP has awarded some $123,000 in Dream scholarships to students showing a demonstrated interest in public service/law enforcement careers.
Read full articleSilent Key: David Binns
August 26, 2014David Binns was an active Commercial Member of APCO for more than 30 years, and was a familiar face on the APCO conference exhibit floor, always with a big Texas smile and welcoming handshake.
Read full articleGeneral Dynamics Awarded Contract to Implement Massachusetts Statewide Next-Generation 9-1-1 System
August 25, 2014General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a contract to develop, implement and operate the Massachusetts Next Generation (NG9-1-1) emergency communications system that will allow emergency personnel to accept service requests through new technologies, providing real-time data and communication.
Read full articleNaples (Fla.) to Consider Joining Area Agencies in Switch to Closest-Unit Emergency Response
August 22, 2014The staff report envisions a situation in which neighboring departments will come into the city more often than city units will go into them. That could lead to those neighboring departments seeking money from Naples to cover the costs.
Read full articleSilent Key: Bob Moesch
August 22, 2014Moesch exhibited integrity, reliability, dependability and dedication throughout his APCO career.
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