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Friday, August 28, 2020

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When Next Generation Becomes Now: What’s Next?
September 2 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Sponsored by RapidSOS

This session will share how public safety leaders across the country are using life-saving data from sources such as Apple, Google, Uber, MedicAlert and more to enhance emergency response and allocate resources more effectively. 9-1-1 professionals will leave with a clearer understanding of how to receive, train for and use this life-saving data. NG9-1-1 is no longer the next generation, it is now!
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9-1-1's Critical Role in Policing
September 17 | 1:00 p.m. ET
Sponsored by NICE Public Safety

Reviews of high-profile police incidents tend to focus on the citizen-police interaction, but is that all we should be looking at? The fact is – most police responses start with a 9-1-1 call. 9-1-1 telecommunicators are the first point of contact citizens have with the police. And research suggests that how officers respond largely depends on the 9-1-1 telecommunicator’s understanding of the situation, and the accuracy of what was said, what was heard and what was relayed. Officers act on information they’re given and wrong information can increase the risk of police errors.
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APCO Institute's newest course, Fundamentals of Tactical Dispatch, prepares telecommunicators to work as part of an agency's tactical dispatch team that responds to incidents requiring coordination of multiple agencies/jurisdictions.

Topics covered include the role of the telecommunicator, preparation and pre-deployment training, radio communications and other issues specific to incidents requiring multi-agency coordination. Scenarios and practical exercises are also included in the training. 

The course is offered in the APCO Virtual Classroom as a two-day course or online as a three-week course. Prerequisites are required to register for this course. The first online course begins September 30, and the first virtual course begins October 15. Learn more

 
Industry News
Mission Critical Communications
The new advocacy group representing fire service, emergency medical service, law enforcement and 9-1-1 professionals is pressing for legislation that would advance nationwide NG9-1-1.
 
Mission Critical Communications
The reports cover mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT); emergency medical services and communications centers broadband; and issues related to the public safety internet of things.
 
WTOP News
The service is designed for people with speech or hearing disabilities, people who find it unsafe to make a voice call or people who are unable to speak because of a medical emergency.
 
Wicked Local
Part of the nearly $2.1 million will be used to equip a new center. IT equipment, console positions, dispatch chairs and PCs, monitors and video wall monitors will be among the upgrades and purchases.
 
NBC Montana
The referendum would create a special funding district, moving funding and management from its current municipal and county arrangement.
 
Auto Remarketing
Linking vehicle and crash data from Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services’ ACN+ with the RapidSOS emergency response data platform enables more information to be conveyed in a shorter duration and may reduce the risk of error.
 
Astronics Test Systems  - Orlando
Watson Consoles
Winchester Sun
The Winchester (Ky.) Police Department will receive $22,600 for two mobile dispatch units meant to prevent disruption to the department’s emergency communications center.
 
Tribune Chronicle
The Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association has teamed up with CORSA University to offer online cultural and skills training to employees of the Trumbull County 9-1-1 Center.
 
 
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