Police Radios News & Articles

A cop's guide to the supplies you will want on patrol

While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street

What is a DUNS number?

Police agencies need a DUNS number – a unique, free identifier – to bid on government contracts or apply for government grants

Why your mic placement matters

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The link between you and the rest of the world is your lifeline

The new Sonim XP7 handset: Capabilities that cops will appreciate on duty

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The XP7 is as close to indestructible as a handset can get

Spotlight: Pryme Radio’s innovative two-way radios feature user-driven design

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Pryme Radio has been a leading manufacturer of radio products for nearly 30 years

Infographic: What technologies do cops want?

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Download this free infographic to learn more about the tech tools today's LEOs are looking for

What technologies do cops want?

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A PoliceOne survey asked LEOs how they use technology now and how they’d like to use it in the future

12 things every police department's civil unrest plan needs

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Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that's glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out

They're listening: What cops need to know about criminals on police frequencies

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These cheap radios pose an officer safety issue you must be prepared for

How to reduce the odds of being involved in an on-duty collision

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As police officers, we have taken an oath to serve and protect. These simple steps can have a great impact on holding true to that oath

When violence erupts: 6 considerations for cops in a large-scale critical incident

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Active killer incidents and other large-scale mass-casualty events are sudden — you need to get ready with tactics and tools to help get you through a very, very long day

Harris Corp. showcases new portable radio at IACP 2015

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Harris Corp. unveils its full-spectrum multiband portable radio

5 felony traffic stop tactical tips for police officers

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The end of a pursuit will be hectic and chaotic, remember to control yourself, trust your training and do your tactical breathing

A dispatcher-turned-cop’s plea: Put out your stops

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Please put out your stops as often as conceivably possible, prior to contacting the driver/occupants

15 changes cops think will improve agencies in 2015

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The first step is thinking about what changes you want; the second is discovering how to make them happen

Futurecom released VRX1000 vehicle radio extender at APCO 2014

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New vehicle radio extender offers portable radio coverage extension for public safety

Nokia Networks and Harris Corporation launch a rapidly deployable LTE coverage solution

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New solution provides first responders with 4G/LTE coverage and capacity in one hour

New vehicle modem from Motorola meets present and future needs

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The VML 750 LTE Vehicle Modem will allow public safety personnel to seamlessly “fall back” onto 3G networks when/where Band 14 LTE is unavailable

Icom American introduces new radio and radio system

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Both radio and system can seamlessly integrate with computers already present

Harris puts P25 PTT on smartphones, tablets, and other devices

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The BeOn app is available now for devices operating on Android, iOS, and Microsoft Windows

Rebanding concerns dominate FCC spectrum policy update at APCO 2013

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FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau honcho David Furth led a discussion that ranged from narrowbanding to the new rules governing 700 MHz

Motorola demonstrates future tech at APCO 2013

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New technology shown at an invitation-only display during APCO 2013 indicates that Motorola is not content to sit around and wait for the future to get here