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Siemens and Shooter Detection Systems Partner to Boost Building and Occupant Safety During Active Shooter Incidents
December 3, 2021Siemens, an innovation leader in safe and secure buildings, and Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com company and the security…
Read full articleFirstNet Enables Remote Training, Enhanced Mapping Capabilities for Emergency Management in Pennsylvania
December 2, 2021Indiana County and ICEMA joined FirstNet in 2019 to ensure personnel could communicate via voice across the county.
Read full articleAPCO Files a Project Initiation and Seeks Work Group Members to Revise the Standard for Multi-Functional, Multi-Discipline Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Minimum Functional Requirements
November 29, 2021APCO is seeking working group members to participate in the revision of APCO ANS for Multi-Functional, Multi-Discipline Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Functional Requirements.
Read full articleVersaterm Acquires Komutel, Leading Next-Gen 9-1-1 Software Developer
November 18, 2021OTTAWA, Ontario & SAINT-GEORGES, Quebec–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Versaterm Public Safety, defining the future of public safety software for more than 40…
Read full articleNHTSA and Mission Critical Partners Collaborate to Strengthen Nationwide GIS Data Sharing
November 10, 2021State College, Pa. (November 8, 2021) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Mission Critical Partners (MCP) will…
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Candidate American National Standard for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Manager/Director
November 5, 2021APCO International is seeking comments for the candidate American National Standard (ANS) for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Manager/Director.
Read full articleKeys to Handling a Mass Shooting as a Public Safety Telecommunicator
November 4, 2021During a mass shooting, the ECC will be overwhelmed with calls. There will be calls from persons involved in the incident, friends and family of those affected, and potentially the shooter. The telecommunicator must process calls quickly to obtain as much information as possible.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Candidate American National Standard for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Requirement for Public Safety Communications Technicians
October 29, 2021The revision of this standard includes updates providing technicians in the emergency communication center (ECC) environment the guidance needed to enhance their skills, seek employment opportunities and grow professionally within the industry.
Read full articleSilent Key: Mark David Pallans
October 29, 2021Mark David Pallans, 78, a life member and senior member of APCO, died October 18. He lived in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and was born in Astoria, New York. At the time of his death, Pallans was an active member of APCO’s spectrum committees, the Editorial Committee and the Professional Development Events Committee.
Read full articleEricsson launches Time-Critical Communication for real-time 5G experiences
October 28, 2021Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is enhancing its 5G capabilities with the launch of an end-to-end solution that will guarantee the consistent…
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