The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) selected Motorola Solutions' Digital Evidence Management System in a recently signed 10-year, $18.98 million contract. The technology ensures the integrity of evidence while also simplifying workflows for police officers via a single sign-on portal for all evidence tied to an incident, a statement said.

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The FCC provided clarification on how its recent freeze on new applications for the 900 MHz band would apply to certain license modifications.

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Sonim Technologies named Colin McWay general manager, homeland security, continuity and resilience to strengthen its position in the government and public-safety sectors.

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Orbcomm launched satellite services and solutions targeted at the heavy equipment, transportations and logistics, and maritime industries in China.

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Public-safety groups took wireless carriers to task in filings with the FCC regarding 9-1-1 location technology, saying a CTIA proposal is “unacceptable” and accusing carriers of trying to dilute the definition of dispatchable location.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a new organizational structure to improve its ability to more rapidly transition technology capabilities into operations and enable it to quickly respond to emerging threats.

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The FCC plans to “revitalize” the 800 MHz band with action at its Oct. 23 open meeting. The commission will consider a report and order and order opening up new channels in the 800 MHz private LMR (PLMR) band, eliminating outdated rules and reducing administrative burdens on PLMR licensees, a statement said.

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InterTalk Critical Information Systems was subcontracted to provide a turnkey radio/telephone dispatch console solution with integrated voting to the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS). MIEMSS manages all aspects of the Maryland EMS (EMS) and its statewide communications system.

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Tyler Technologies acquired TradeMaster, known as MobileEyes, a company that develops software to improve public safety by supporting fire prevention and suppression, emergency response and structural safety.

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The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), in cooperation with the European Emergency Number Association (EENA), is organizing the third emergency communications interoperability Plugtests event to be held in Europe with the support of ETSI SC EMTEL. The event will occur at the ETSI premises in Sophia-Antipolis, France 28 January to 1 February, 2019.

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