The Texas Department of Public Safety is one of the largest state patrols in the country and has an area of responsibility of almost 270,000 square miles. Texas DPS has recently expanded its use of smartphones to include issuance of mobile devices to all officers. The agency established a Solutions Center to effectively work through bureaucratic constraints and provide space for collaboration that would identify business and operational soluti...

ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) is a game-changing collaborative mobile app providing real-time display of team member locations and sharing of encrypted text, photos and videos among first responders. Originally developed for special forces, it is now available to police and fire personnel. Users can share mission-essential information including real-time drone feeds during critical incidents. ATAK effectively serves as a command center for...

The IPSA’s Mass Casualty Incidents Symposium is bringing together public safety officials - law enforcement, fire, EMS, telecommunications, emergency management and allied emergency responders from around the United States and internationally. It is designed to be an amazing networking and learning opportunity for everyone that attends. Attendees will walk away with several educational resources, tips and strategies that they can apply i...

Law enforcement agencies across the country are going mobile, resulting in connected officers who have greater access to mission-essential information and are better equipped to engage the community. Join us to hear how the Lenexa, Kansas Police Department has constructively integrated mobility into every aspect of patrol and investigative operations, including a web-based regional data sharing application that provides real-time access to com...

Whether you are a Chief, a Superintendent, or whatever high-ranking title you may have, the bottom line is that your officers continue to do their jobs day in and day out. Despite the negativity on the street and from the media, these brave men and women continue to put on the uniform and serve their communities. Beyond what is expected of you in your job description, what are you doing to ensure the health and wellness of all of your people?...

Working as a first responder is inherently dangerous. Tragically, many first responders pay the ultimate sacrifice and lose their life while on the job. During this webinar, you will hear from Wendy Norris and Caitlyn Brennan about how departments and fellow first responders can prepare for the occurrence of a line of duty death. They will discuss how to be proactive prior to a tragedy, what to expect, and what you need to do, during the first...

Law enforcement agencies across the country are going mobile, resulting in connected officers who are better equipped to engage the community. Join us to learn about innovative applications and mobile-first solutions, all powered by America’s largest 5G network. We’ll explore how a smartphone can serve as the primary computing device for in-vehicle, in-field, and in-station operations, including a demonstration of how a smartphone...

While being a police officer has its own set of stressors, the pandemic has added additional strain to one’s physical and more importantly mental well-being. Are you finding yourself giving so much to others that you have nothing left for yourself? When you have nothing left for your own life, you may shut out your own families and friends and seek isolation. Try as you might, separating your work life from your personal life is much mor...

Applications designed for public safety and complementary peripherals have resulted in increased utility and improved efficiency. This presentation will identify the benefits of a connected officer approach and provide an overview of the most effective applications currently available, including support for officer safety and wellness, criminal justice resources, and even ways of quickly distributing virtual wanted bulletins to other officers...

Allowing tactical paramedics to make entry with SWAT and law enforcement tactical units is becoming increasingly more popular around the world. Lives are being saved with medical personnel present to perform lifesaving treatments within seconds of injury. TEMS providers and conventional EMS have different care priorities while seeking similar outcomes. EMT and paramedic training programs do not comprehensively address law enforcement operation...