Emergency Response

AT&T Coordinated Emergency Response Solution Chosen By Florida Dept. of Education

April 12, 2021 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The Florida Department of Education (DOE) has selected AT&T’s instant emergency notification and coordinated emergency response solution to protect its schools. The system securely shares live video and directly connects school communications, including radio, with responding public safety agencies so they can better understand the situation, coordinate action and quickly resolve the incident, according to the company. […]

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The Aiphone IX-SOFT PC Software Turns Computers Into Intercoms

August 10, 2020 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Aiphone has introduced the IX Series PC Master Station Software, which is said to facilitate the use of any computer for a feature-rich intercom, with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface. The PC-based intercom solution is suited for any customer type, as it fits into everyday scenarios with ease, according to an announcement. The range of use applications spans the […]

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Apple’s iOS 12 To Improve Emergency Response Time

July 18, 2018 Sam Harton Leave a Comment

When a caller using iOS 12 calls 911, the phone will automatically share the caller’s location with the 911 center.

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Riviera Beach Fire Rescue Department Emergency Response AV

May 4, 2018 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

Florida’s Riviera Beach Fire Rescue Department deploys new touchscreen system for informed, faster response times in emergency response.

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Google Might Be Helping Fight Crime – Here’s Why That’s a Problem

April 4, 2018 Jessica Messier Leave a Comment

While digital giant is allowed to pass data to detectives during an investigation, Google users’ and decision makers’ right to privacy might be at risk.

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New Alarm Communicators from Johnson Controls

April 2, 2018 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The new DSC LTE Universal and Powerseries Neo LTE alarm communicators ensure compatibility with modern cellular networks.

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New One-Button Lock-Down System Aims to Prevent Loss in Active Shooter Scenarios

March 21, 2018 Tom LeBlanc Leave a Comment

A new On-Button Lock-Down system from IntraLogic Solutions was developed after the Sandy Hook shooting in order to lock down schools in seconds.

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Louisville May Test Drones for Gunshot Response

March 1, 2018 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

The city of Louisville has applied for a government program that uses drones to collect video footage in areas that its ShotSpotter sensors detect gunshots.

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What to Learn from the Hawaii Emergency Notification False Alarm

January 23, 2018 Robin Hattersley-Gray Leave a Comment

Thankfully the Hawaii emergency notification of ballistic missiles was a mistake, but we should all learn about the use of proper systems from the fiasco.

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Learn These 12 Lessons from Active Shooter Incidents

December 28, 2017 Robin Hattersley-Gray Leave a Comment

Coming off the anniversary of Sandy Hook, it’s important for professionals to take lessons from what we’ve learned about active shooter attacks.

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