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Tait Communications White Paper: Managing Encryption: a guide for public safety decision makers

By Tait Communications This free white paper proposes 10 key issues that can be addressed to improve... - Full Story

Video: Woman calls 911 to get pursuing cops 'off her back'

The woman led officers on a pursuit claiming she didn't have to pull over because she was a sovereign citizen - Full Story

The Tait TP9400 P25 Radio is Tough

The new Tait TP9400, a P25 portable radio built to withstand the toughest challenges public safety responders face. In fact, it's one of the toughest public safety-grade radios ever made. The radio not only meets but exceeds military standards for durability in our grueling testing regime both in-house and at an independent, internationally recognized testing facility. To learn more about the TP9400's exact specifications, visit http://www.taitradio.com/taittough

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CIA moves IT to the cloud

In what may be the ultimate confirmation of perceived reliability, the Central Intelligence Agency recently announced they would be moving their data and much of their operating software into "the cloud." - Full Story

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Michelle Perin - Communications and Communicators

911 call takers are behind-the-scenes heroes

During this National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the community recognizes these first first responders for what they are: Heroes - Full Story

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Doug Page - Homeland Technology

Bomb threats: There's an app for that

New app provides emergency managers easy access to map-based bomb standoff distances and hazmat spill evacuation areas - Full Story

In-depth News

Futuristic police work - in the making

Police departments worldwide are benefiting as software and technology companies compete with each other to stay in top, as the latest innovations are being applied to forensics, crime scene investigations, and police safety. With developments like infrared-reading and GPS-tracking eye-wear, DNA-filled gun pellets, and portable body scanners, futuristic, movie-like methods of policing don't seem so fictional. - Full Story