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A Regional Approach to Public Safety Communications Planning

  In a disaster, a wide range of communications technologies are essential to interoperability, ranging from amateur radio to satellite technology. This article focuses on one of several important strategies: land mobile radio devices using the 700 and 800 MHz public safety spectrum. Starting in the 1980s, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established 110 regional planning committees to aid in developing radio frequencies dedicated to public safety agencies within the 700 MHz and 800 MHz…

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AI Software in 911 Dispatch Centers: An Innovative Solution

Coupled with continued staffing challenges, mental health and work-life balance difficulties in emergency call centers are cause for concern. By allowing artificial intelligence (AI) to take some of the burden off from existing staff and leadership, focus can be returned to where it is most needed within each center.
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The Societal and Economic Dangers of Agroterrorism

While Ireland’s potato blight was destructive to the Irish population, modern agroterror attacks could be designed to hurt a nation’s economy rather than to kill its people. However, positively identifying agroterrorists would be a formidable task.

Elevating Law Enforcement Training Standards

Training standards ensure that all law enforcement officers receive a consistent level of knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely and effectively. One training model incorporates “pracademic” professionals and garners trust from practitioners as well as academics. Its integration of theory and practice sets a training standard that can

The Vulnerability of Public Figures: Lessons from UnitedHealthcare

High-profile business leaders like UnitedHealthcare’s murdered CEO have been at an elevated risk of targeted violence in the past several years. Although such attacks on corporate executives and other public figures are rare, they are targeted. In response, many corporations have increased personal protection for executives, but the permanence of

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Thwarting Terrorist Threats at Home

Although the U.S. has not experienced another terrorist attack like the one on September 11, 2001 (9/11), the threat remains. In fact, the Federal Bureau

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A Regional Approach to Public Safety Communications Planning

  In a disaster, a wide range of communications technologies are essential to interoperability, ranging from amateur radio to satellite technology. This article focuses on one of several important strategies: land mobile radio devices using the 700 and 800 MHz public safety spectrum. Starting in the 1980s, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established 110 regional planning committees to aid in developing radio frequencies dedicated to public safety agencies within the 700 MHz and 800 MHz…

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Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Weaponized Drones

Electricity substations are traditionally only protected by chain link fences and signage warning of the dangers of high voltage. However,

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National Preparedness Month 2024: Talk About It

Each September, communities across the United States reexamine their preparedness goals and resources during National Preparedness Month. By educating and empowering individuals and families to

A Homeland Vulnerability Continues

The U visa process offers help to immigrants who are victims of certain violent crimes. However, loopholes or weaknesses in the process could provide a

What Level of Ugly Are Communities Prepared For?

The July 2024 attempted assassination of Former President Donald Trump raised questions about event security, the roles that agencies play, and the planning and execution

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