Officials from AT&T and the Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC) detailed the organizations’ joint efforts to improve in-building coverage for first responders during the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International conference earlier this month.

Verizon certified Telit’s LN920 global M.2 modules for use on its mobile broadband network.

The New South Wales (NSW) Telco Authority has awarded Motorola Solutions a five-year contract extension to support and enhance the state’s Public Safety Network (PSN).

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) hosted an Intelligence Summit this week in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and other national law enforcement organizations to deepen partnerships and continue to adapt and improve information sharing as public-safety and national security threats evolve.

Police officers in Paraná, Brazil, face major challenges in protecting borders, especially in environments where they face threats such as trafficking, smuggling and illegal deforestation. To help combat these challenges, the Paraná Public Safety Secretariat invested in advanced communications technology from Motorola Solutions to support its mission in delivering public safety and protecting its police officers and more than 11 million community members.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) awarded Verizon a $28.3 million contract to provide integrated voice and data services for Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic.

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board approved a $358 million budget package to fund the agency’s operations and potential network investments in fiscal year 2023 (FY23). Meeting August 17 in Los Angeles, the board allocated the majority of the FY23 budget for enhancements and upgrades to the FirstNet network.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced final allocations for $550 million for seven fiscal year 2022 (FY 2022) competitive preparedness grant programs.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) concluded a proof-of-concept demonstration of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) integration model in Fairfax County, Virginia.

The FCC provided updates on several regulatory matters related to public safety during a session at the Association of Public-Safety Communications Official (APCO) International Conference August 8-10.