Massachusetts okays Verizon to offer public safety services
25 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyVerizon will offer priority and pre-emption and a virtualised separate 4G LTE core via the state's public safety grade wireless agreement.
Guardia Civil unit to use Motorola Solutions' covert radios
23 July, 2019A special forces unit of Spain's national Guardia Civil law enforcement agency is deploying covert P25 handhelds, mobiles and repeaters.
EENA releases public safety directory
19 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe European Emergency Number Association has released its latest Who is Who Handbook, listing more than 85 entities involved in the European public safety sector.
Sheriffs use Samsung smartphones for comms, cameras
18 July, 2019For Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office deputies, the Samsung Galaxy S9 serves as a communications device, a body-worn camera and an evidence-collecting tool.
Hytera to extend TETRA network of Peru's national police
18 July, 2019Hytera Group Peru has won a contract to maintain and improve the Peruvian National Police's TETRA network for the next three years.
Official report slams the UK’s ESN project
18 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe Home Office is "not on top of" the UK's long-awaited Emergency Services Network, according to a Committee of Public Accounts investigation.
EENA releases AML report card
17 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyA report issued by the European Emergency Number Association details Advanced Mobile Location deployments around the globe.
Canberra hails 700-plus black spot base stations
17 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe $380 million regional Mobile Black Spot Program has passed a significant milestone, with more than 700 new or improved base stations now operational.
India's TRAI issues consultation paper on railway radio
17 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is calling for comments on Indian Railways' proposal for an ultrahigh-speed, LTE-based safety comms solution.
Public safety comms will benefit from open standards
15 July, 2019 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIA | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationAs LMR continues to grow even as LTE takes hold, it's vital Australia becomes engaged in all international developments and standards, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff.
Drones to aid Victoria Police's SAR efforts
11 July, 2019Up to 70 specialist operators and at least 50 drones will assist police with communications and SAR capabilities.
Townsville's new Police Communications Centre opened
11 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe centre is part of a virtualised Tripe Zero network, with Queensland's 13 police communications centres able to work independently and in collaboration.
Ernst & Young to develop Victoria’s Alerting Service app
03 July, 2019The Supplementary Alerting Service smartphone app will work with the extant Emergency Alerting System to enhance emergency management operations in the state.
Public safety comms in the spotlight
25 June, 2019 by Jonathan NallyAustralia's future public safety mobile broadband system was a hot topic at Comms Connect Sydney.
Victoria Police completes rollout of managed service
20 June, 2019Motorola Solutions has completed the rollout of a new mobility managed service for Victoria Police, with 9398 mobile devices loaded with smart applications.
