Jacob Goodwin Top Priority Sector: communications Image Caption: F. Craig Farrill laid outconcept for FirstNet Despite the fact that more than 50 organizations, companies and individuals have already commented on the “conceptual presentations” for a nationwide interoperable public safety network that were made at the inaugural meeting of the First…
Homeland security and public safety markets to grow at 4.7% annually, says HSRC
Top Priority Sector: federal_agencies_legislative In contrast to the cuts in U.S. defense spending, the homeland security (HLS) and public safety sector stands out as a bright light given the growing funding allocated for procurement and upgrade in this area which are expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% during…
Coast Guard to establish ‘moving safety zones’ around cruise ships on Lower Mississippi
Jacob Goodwin Top Priority Sector: maritime_port_security Image Caption: Cruise shipin New Orleans In an effort to safeguard large cruise ships using the Lower Mississippi River near New Orleans, LA, the U.S. Coast Guard has implemented a new rule that will establish a “moving safety zone” around each such cruise ship,…
Food trucks pose public safety concerns, could be used for surveillance, says memo
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: infrastructure_protection Image Caption: Food truck in NYC The swarms of food trucks plying New York City streets selling everything from gourmet treats to hot dogs could also be rolling safety and security hazards, according to the city’s Fire Department. The trucks can not only present…
IACP Conference, 2012: Rob Wolf, VP Public Safety and Emergency Response, NC4
law_enforcement_first_responders Rob Wolf tells GSN that NC4 products focus on situational awareness, and the company is at the IACP show to demonstrate its new SAFECOP product for state and local law enforcement. SAFECOP was developed in collaboration with the Tampa, FL police department and is a new crime fighting solution…
IACP Conference 2012: Kevin P. Madden, Solutions Architect for Public Safety, Cisco Sytems
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Panelists Discuss Kids’ Online Safety and Answer Audience Questions (NCSAM Launch Event 2009)
Featuring: -Shawn Henry, FBI, Assistant Director for the Cyber Division, Moderator -Philip Reitinger, Deputy Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) -Rowan Trollope, Senior Vice president, Consumer Business Unit -Gopal Kahanna, CIO of MN and President of NASCIO -Michael Kaiser, Executive Director National Cyber Security Alliance For…
CBP looked to safety of its agents as Isaac came ashore and pushes through
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: disaster_preparedness_emergency_response Image Caption: CBP’s Isaac ICP As Hurricane Isaac pounded the Gulf Coast region with drenching rains and 80 mile-per-hour winds the week of Aug. 27, U.S. Customs and Border Protection looked to ensure that its personnel manning ports of entry in the affected area…
CBP looked to safety of agents as Isaac came ashore, pushes through
Mark Rockwell Top Priority Sector: disaster_preparedness_emergency_response Image Caption: CBP’s Isaac ICP As Hurricane Isaac pounded the Gulf Coast region with drenching rains and 80 mile-per-hour winds the week of Aug. 27, U.S. Customs and Border Protection looked to insure its personnel manning ports in the affected area were accounted for….
Raytheon embraces expanded use of smart phones and tablets in public safety field
Top Priority Sector: communications Image Caption: TJ Kennedy As it watches smart phones and tablets become more and widespread among average citizens and first responders, the Raytheon Company has decided to launch a product that can help public safety personnel communicate more effectively while they’re on the job, by embracing…