Communications
The Police Communications topic provides news, analysis, tips and info on issues such as D-Block reallocation, interoperability, the 700 MHz public safety broadband spectrum and more.
5G, new technology and tighter security among the changes to watch for
Field demonstration shows initial capabilities of end-to-end, dynamic network resource provisioning on a 5G network to enhance situational awareness for public safety personnel
The T-Mobile 5G network enables the deployment of advanced technology for first responders
Best practices and insider tips
Advancement enabling innovation
From patrol to plainclothes, these devices offer all the features you need
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
From remote areas to emergency vehicles, agencies can count on consistent connectivity with cellular access
Data collected will help assess emergency communications capabilities and needs of federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments
Funds to combat violent crime and opioid abuse may also help agencies fund communications technology
The carrier’s powerful 5G performance makes it a strong choice for the emergency services
The power of interconnected hub technology improves your ability to be efficient and quick when dispatching services to the community
75% of respondents said the high-stress nature of the job was the major factor in staffing shortages
Actionable ideas to enhance the safety of schools in your community
Learn how drones and two-way communications devices are reinventing how law enforcement responds to incidents
Do you have a leader within your department that’s capable of turning your team into an elite unit? Try looking in the mirror
Former Hialeah dispatchers say calls are unanswered because the 911 center is severely understaffed
Busting the myths surrounding live social media collection and analysis
The new camera system pair directly with officers’ Axon BWCs allowing officers to sync directly with their dashcam audio
Austin sergeants work overtime as call takers in addition to their other duties as department struggles with vacancies
Understand how your agency can benefit from data deep-dive analysis
Braided fiber cloth cabling makes tough N-ear 360 earpieces even tougher
Spokane County’s RTCC could monitor as many as 200 video feeds from intersections, roadways and crime hotspots
When reliable ‘round-the-clock comms are a must, N-ear invisible earpieces are a must
5G is here for both fixed locations and vehicles
More states are adopting statewide NG911 plans and the use of text-to-911 continues to grow
The city says its bilingual pay policy is discretionary, and as of now the only languages that qualify for the stipend are Spanish and Farsi
Norwalk police departments gives nearly $500,000 from communications upgrade surplus to the fire department
Dispatchers will be able to access a smartphone’s camera with the user’s permission to assist responders’ response efforts
The benefits of 5G are not limited to wireless phone use
A cloud-based platform has given the departments the ability to collaborate to share data, build robust criminal cases, and solve crime efficiently and effectively
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- Poll: What technology do you hope your agency will invest in within the next year?
- Review: A radio nerd checks out the N-Ear 360 Flex radio earpiece