Lawmakers and public safety advocates are urging swift passage of HR 7386 to extend the First Responder Network Authority’s authorization from 2027 to 2037. Supporters warn that failing to reauthorize ...

AT&T is giving schools access to a new security alert system through FirstNet, the company's dedicated telecommunications network for first responders. The school safety system will be available this ...

The 304 school shootings last year marked a record high for K-12 schools since 1966. This year, as schools ready for the return of students this fall, there have already been more than 180 shootings ...

Federal authorities are pushing for more oversight of the multibillion-dollar backup network, operated by AT&T.

Willoughby Hills City Council recently approved Police Chief Matthew Naegele’s request to replace 10 in-car laptop computers. This is necessary as the old computers are not compatible with FirstNet, ...

A Florida sheriff makes the case for the system implemented after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is ...

Leading rugged mobile device manufacturer demonstrates commitment to public safety sector with mobility solutions tested and approved for use on FirstNet Related To: Panasonic NEWARK, N.J. – Panasonic ...

FirstNet, the nationwide broadband network dedicated to public safety, has increased its subscriber base by 70% since late October 2018. Moreover, the number of public safety agencies using FirstNet ...

Amid the chaos of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, I talked to AT&T and first responders about how they plan and operate during events like this. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Los Angeles Police Department is using technology to cut the time officers spend on filling out paperwork. The goal is get more officers out in the streets. The new ...

Sept. 06--A deal worked out by AT&T and the State of Alaska will supply a new private network for the state's emergency responders that work in times of natural disaster when many first responders are ...