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Iceland-based Rögg works with Range Networks to develop search-and-rescue technology

Rescue workers worldwide have another way to search for missing persons via a cell-phone location solution from Icelandic technology integrator Rögg that does not utilize GPS, according to officials for Range Networks, which developed the supporting hardware and open-source software platform

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PSAP survey reflects dire need for wireless 911 indoor-location accuracy

Survey reveals 911 personnel support FCC’s overwhelmingly proposed indoor-location rules for emergency calls, because they are “tired of having people die on the phone, because they couldn’t find them,” according to one official associated with the survey.

Motorola Solutions: Connected firefighter shares vital information automatically

Dhiren Chauhan, fire and EMS marketing manager for Motorola Solutions, explains the company’s vision for a connected firefighter who is more aware of surroundings and automatically provides valuable information to incident command.

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VIEVU announces upgrade to its VERIPATROL management software

VIEVU announces a major upgrade to its VERIPATROL software system that enables video evidence to be securely stored, retrieved and managed within a variety of file-storage platforms, according to the company.

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Wireless-carrier trade associations express concern with FCC’s indoor-location proposal

Commercial wireless carriers support the FCC’s focus on providing location data from 911 callers using a wireless phone inside a building, but they question whether proposed rules on the topic are technically feasible in the near term, according to representatives from key wireless-carrier trade associations.

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Newscan: Government drops plan to collect license-plate tracking information

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Click2Enter announces sheriff approval for use on gates in Harris County, Texas

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Head’s up, FirstNet–Here comes wearable technology

Lots of information can be exchanged between first responders and command, but it cannot disrupt execution of the core mission. Guest author Edmond Vea examines how emerging “head’s up” and wearable technologies potentially can meet these goals and serve as vital components of the FirstNet system.

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SST brings ShotSpotter gunshot-location technology indoors

SST announces the development of SiteSecure, a solution that detects the location of gunshot fire and integrates with the company’s popular outdoor Shotspotter techology.

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It’s been a blast

After leading this publication for more than a decade, Glenn Bischoff reflects on the changes he has witnessed in the critical-communications industry as he bids farewell to IWCE’s Urgent Communications and its audience.

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Iceland-based Rögg works with Range Networks to develop search-and-rescue technology

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PSAP survey reflects dire need for wireless 911 indoor-location accuracy

Motorola Solutions: Connected firefighter shares vital information automatically

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VIEVU announces upgrade to its VERIPATROL management software

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Wireless-carrier trade associations express concern with FCC’s indoor-location proposal

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Newscan: Government drops plan to collect license-plate tracking information

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Click2Enter announces sheriff approval for use on gates in Harris County, Texas

Article

Head’s up, FirstNet–Here comes wearable technology

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SST brings ShotSpotter gunshot-location technology indoors

Commentary

It’s been a blast

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LTE and liability: Why the fire service must move forward with digital incident command

Partnership and collaboration must be the foundation for emergency communications

FirstNet success means no hypothetical ‘shots’ need to be fired, Swenson says

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