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CDC continues to update 911/EMS protocol for Ebola

To help public-safety answering points (PSAPS) and Emergency Medical Services safely respond to patients who potentially could have Ebola, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to update its guidelines that were first published last fall. Last month, the CDC also released a helpful flow chart.

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How many PSAPs do we need? O’Rielly’s challenge could portend a new era for 911 operations

FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly last week suggested that a task force consider massive consolidation of the nation’s 5,900 public-safety answering points (PSAPs). Whether O’Rielly is seeking physical or virtual consolidation of 911 call centers could determine the practicality of his vision.

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South Carolina county turns to Motorola Solutions, Intrado for integrated text-to-911 solution

Kershaw County, S.C., announces that it has become the first agency in South Carolina to implement a fully integrated text-to-911 service, choosing a solution provided by Motorola Solution and Intrado.

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FCC approves new 911 location-accuracy rules

FCC commissioners unanimously approve rules requiring commercial wireless carriers to provide improved 911 location-accuracy information, including the first rules for wireless calls made from inside a building or other facility.

Body-worn cameras for law enforcement: A really big deal and really, really Big Data

Author Edmond Vea outlines some of the capabilities and technical challenges associated with use of body-worn cameras by law-enforcement officers, which has been the focus of considerable funding and political attention during the past year. Vea also introduces a survey to gather input from readers about body-worn cameras, the results of which he will unveil during IWCE 2015 in March.

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FCC wireless 911 location-accuracy rules should demand accountability, long-term improvement

FCC commissioners have a lot to consider as they establish much-needed rules for location accuracy associated with 911 calls. Hopefully, they make wise choices, because countless lives will depend on it.

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FCC scheduled to vote on 911 indoor location-accuracy rules this month

FCC commissioners are scheduled to consider the issue of indoor location accuracy for wireless 911 calls during its Jan. 29 meeting, the agency announces.

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Poll results: What’s the biggest barrier to PSAPs making the transition to next-generation 911?

Last year, we asked you to identify the biggest barrier to public-safety answering points making the transition to next-generation 911.

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FirstNet to 911 leaders: Call your SPOC

Contacting the single point of contact (SPOC) in a given state or territory is a good way for 911 leaders to become involved in the ongoing FirstNet consulation process, FirstNet Outreach Director Amanda Hilliard said during a recent webinar.

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CDC continues to update 911/EMS protocol for Ebola

Commentary

How many PSAPs do we need? O’Rielly’s challenge could portend a new era for 911 operations

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South Carolina county turns to Motorola Solutions, Intrado for integrated text-to-911 solution

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FCC approves new 911 location-accuracy rules

Body-worn cameras for law enforcement: A really big deal and really, really Big Data

Commentary

FCC wireless 911 location-accuracy rules should demand accountability, long-term improvement

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FCC scheduled to vote on 911 indoor location-accuracy rules this month

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Poll results: What’s the biggest barrier to PSAPs making the transition to next-generation 911?

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FirstNet to 911 leaders: Call your SPOC

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September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

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Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives

Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023

Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit

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