Communications International (Ci) was selected to supply and install a new Project 25 (P25) digital public-safety radio system for Volusia County, Florida.

A partnership of crisis management stakeholders developed a set of free and open tools designed to accelerate innovation in the field. The DRIVER+ project promotes crisis management innovation, capability building and networking in an era of coronavirus pandemic and climate change emergencies.

A new encryption key management fact sheet is available from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Hytera Communications filed an opposition against Motorola Solutions’ motion for a permanent injunction in the ongoing theft of trade secrets lawsuit between the two companies.

Globalstar deployed a new ground station with second-generation technology in Córdoba, Argentina. The new infrastructure enables voice calls, two-way data communications and internet connection, extending Globalstar’s service throughout South America.

The American Red Cross telecommunications team is working with Avaya Holdings to enhance and simplify Red Cross communications to better leverage the benefits of mobility and cloud innovation.

Police in Mexico City upgraded their critical communications devices to Sepura SC20 and STP9200 models, equipping their officers with powerful TETRA radios. Beginning in December, many of the city’s 46,000 officers will benefit from the new radios.

The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) announced the Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC) as a new affiliate member.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded 26 competitive research contracts with 23 small businesses to participate in Phase I of the DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Each project will receive up to $150,000 from the DHS SBIR Program to conduct proof-of-concept research during a six-month period to address specific homeland security technology needs.

Regional wireless carrier C Spire announced it is offering a free public-safety data priority service designed to help local and state emergency first responders send and receive critical mobile data communications during a crisis or natural disaster.