The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Technical Committee Smart Card Platform released three technical specifications to launch a new security platform called Smart Secure Platform (SSP).

Indiana University created a lab to help first responders use emerging technologies on the front lines of disasters and emergency response. Using data science and engineering, the lab will deliver practical resources and solutions to first responders and research ways technology can help us prepare for, respond to and recover from hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other disasters.

Finland took another step forward on the path towards mission-critical broadband service by publishing the Virve 2.0 request for information (RFI) on mission-critical services in the European Union’s Tender Electronic Daily Service.

The New Mexico Department of Information Technology (NMDoIT) filed an ex parte letter with the FCC saying that it strongly supports full interoperability between the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and other public-safety providers.

A group of associations and companies representing public safety; first responders; railroads; electric, water and natural gas utilities; and oil and gas producers across the U.S. sent a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai opposing the commission’s proposal to allow unlicensed use in 6 GHz spectrum.

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Canada, the European Emergency Number Association (EENA), British APCO (BAPCO) and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) announced a partnership to promote next-generation emergency communications services.

The trial for a theft of trade secrets lawsuit Motorola Solutions filed against Hytera Communications in 2017 began last week with jury selection.

A Canadian paramedic service and industry partners are exploring beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and working to test use cases for the technology.

The Ontario, Canada, government selected Bell Mobility to rebuild core components of the aging Public Safety Radio Network (PSRN). The $765 million agreement to reconstruct core infrastructure, replace outdated equipment and maintain the new radio network will help keep communities safe.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said the FCC will take action on 9-1-1 indoor location rules in November.