Why Are Public Safety Agencies Required to Record Communications?
Public safety agencies are typically required to record communications for several reasons, including: Evidence collection In many cases, public safety agencies [...]
Funding for NG 9-1-1: What You Need to Know
NG911, or Next Generation 911, is an advanced emergency communications system that allows citizens to contact emergency services using a range of technologies, including [...]
What Comm. Centers HATE About Their Logging Recorders
We wanted to know: what do communications centers HATE about their logging recorder systems and vendors? So we surveyed over 2,400 organizations. And we [...]
Quick Guide to NG 9-1-1
What is NG911? NG911 (Next Generation 911) is a modern, internet-based version of the traditional 911 emergency call system. It is designed to provide [...]
RapidSOS Portal – Open Automatically for Every Call
Auto-Open the RapidSOS Portal When a Call Comes In While telecommunicators are listening to a call in Instant Recall, the online RapidSOS portal can [...]
Always Demand COTS Hardware
First, a Metaphor You Need a New Car. Let's say that you're in need of a vehicle. You've come across a [...]
Staffing, Retention, and Finding Your Hidden Gem
“... Short-staffed... Doing more with less... Facing budget cuts.” If you spend a few minutes conversing with anyone in public [...]
How Your Logging Recorder Should Integrate with Your CAD
Your CAD and Logging Recorder Should be Integrated To simplify access and save valuable time, Public Safety agencies should integrate their Computer Aided Dispatch [...]
Cloud-Based Solutions for Public Safety: Worth It?
Cloud-based solutions have a scandalous reputation. Yet, companies, even those who provide services for public safety, continue to push cloud-based solutions. But for mission-critical [...]
Fort Hood Shooting Forever Changed 9-1-1 on Air Force Bases
The shootings at Fort Hood in 2009 still mark the deadliest shooting on an American military base. In the 12+ years since the incident, [...]
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