The Way Back From Secondary Trauma
We as dispatchers must face head-on the issue of secondary traumatic stress and recognize that in our line of work, it is normal to [...]
Dispatching, According to the ADHD Brain
Have you noticed just how many professionals in the 911 industry have either been formally diagnosed as such or exhibit neurodivergent tendencies and [...]
911 Audio in Court
911 audio recordings can hold immense power in the courtroom, determining the fate of the case. However, their use as evidence hinges on careful [...]
Cybersecurity & Your Logging Recorder
An Uptick in Cyber Attacks Public safety agencies have become increasingly targeted by cyber-attacks in recent years, and this trend is expected to continue in [...]
Behind the “Interoperability” Public Safety Buzzword
Interoperability is critical for public safety agencies because it allows different agencies and departments to effectively communicate and coordinate during emergencies. Interoperability ensures first [...]
Why Logging Recorder Companies Shouldn’t Create QA Software
Difficult When Agencies Switch Recorders Over the years, it's natural for public safety agencies to switch logging recorder vendors as new features come available [...]
E911 vs. NG911
E911 (Enhanced 911) and NG911 (Next Generation 911) are both systems designed to improve emergency response by providing more accurate location information and enabling [...]
City of Dallas Cybersecurity Attack: A Digest
News broke yesterday that the city of Dallas, Texas, had been severely affected by a malicious ransomware attack. The city itself has not issued [...]
QA for Public Safety: What, Why & How
Quality assurance in public safety refers to a set of processes and procedures used to ensure that the services provided by a public safety [...]
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