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See how Mario uses SmartQuery on his APX NEXT to run a secure voice query during a chemical spill scenario, getting real-time guidance directly through his radio. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gysxsO #APCO2026 #PublicSafety #APXNEXT

Real-Time Crime Centers from across the country are coming together at #NRTCCA to explore what’s next for #PublicSafety! Hear Sgt. Zilles of Phoenix PD explains why real-time operations are a game changer.

Seconds save lives. Uncertainty costs them. 🛡️ In Smith County, Texas, school safety is no longer a guessing game. The Smith County Sheriff’s Office has officially eliminated the "blind" response. By integrating 163 floor plans and over 500 live cameras into a single, real-time operational view, they’ve united 10 school districts and local churches under a single source of truth. This isn't just a technical achievement - it’s a scalable blueprint for protecting our most precious resource: our students. We are proud to honor the Smith County Sheriff’s Office with the Innovation of the Year award. Learn more about their relentless commitment to turning data into a shield.

What does true public service look like in the high-stakes environment of emergency response? Meet Andrea Soames, winner of the "Services to the Public Award" at the annual Control Room Awards. We caught up with Andrea to discuss her work with Lincolnshire Police, the power of empathy in crisis response and why every call answered is a team effort. Check out the full article here 👇

Public safety demands full situational awareness – inside and outside the patrol car. 🚔 To close this gap, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office connected their fleet's in-car video directly to their Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC). The result? They are actively saving lives in real time: • Backseat monitoring: RTCC operators spot hidden risks – from concealed weapons and needles to medical emergencies – before deputies arrive at detention. • Evidence tracking: Dash cams and GPS pinpoint contraband thrown from fleeing vehicles during pursuits. • Full transparency: Complete vehicle coverage provides objective visual proof, protecting both deputies and detainees. By integrating in-car video into a live ecosystem, agencies don't just record history – they prevent tragedies.

📋 Is the paper sign-in clipboard at the front desk a security hazard? We’ve all done it: walked into a high-security office, only to write our name, phone number and company on a public paper log. It’s slow, it leaks visitor privacy to anyone standing behind you and anyone can write down a fake name. Yet, thousands of corporate lobbies still rely on it. Modern physical security is no longer just about heavy gates; it is about frictionless access control. Upgrading to a digital, touchless visitor ecosystem keeps data secure, keeps lobbies moving and protects visitor privacy. As physical security and IT infrastructures modernize, where does your organization stand on the front lobby experience? Cast your vote below! 👇

🚒 When emergencies cross borders, so should the response. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service proved what modern, connected public safety looks like. After a carefully planned cutover to the Guardian Public Safety Solution, HFRS went live with a major ICCS and CAD upgrade — and faced a real test within hours. Just after go-live, a large-scale house fire demanded 30+ resources and support from neighboring services. Thanks to the shared "Hub" deployment model with Norfolk FRS and Suffolk FRS, operators coordinated seamlessly across services, kept the 999 service running, and gave firefighters richer context on the ground. As Darren Cook, Assistant Chief Fire Officer at HFRS, puts it: "Emergencies aren't restricted by borders, and our responses shouldn't be either." That's the power of one cloud-based platform working across three services: consistent workflows, shared resources and the operational resilience communities can count on when it matters most.

Every 911 call creates a mountain of data – but more often than not, that critical information gets buried in unstructured text notes and trapped in siloed systems. What happens when we unlock it? In the finale of our series, public safety expert Ty Wooten maps out the practical future of AI in emergency communications. This isn't about replacing the human element; it’s about removing the technical friction holding it back. Public safety technology shouldn't just move data in a straight line. It needs to deliver the exact context field responders, hospitals and dispatchers need at the exact same moment. Dispatch leaders and comm center directors: How is your agency working to unlock the unstructured text data trapped inside your current CAD systems? Let's discuss below.

“This technology will transform our public safety response.” - Jeff Chattin, Pike County Commissioner Pike County, Ohio is deploying a connected public safety network across the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, Waverly Department of Public Safety - Police & Fire and local 911 centers: • 911 dispatch: Automatic call rerouting, plus real-time AI transcription, translation and call summaries. • On patrol: SVX all-in-one body cameras and remote speaker microphone with live translation. • In the field: Mobile CAD and records access saving an estimated $327,000 annually by keeping officers out of the station. Read the coverage in the News Watchman 📰 https://bit.ly/4q6tpJy