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Lot 4 of the emergency services network contract removed

Published: 
14 January, 2015

NEWSFLASH: Lot 3 tenders are so good that the Home Office has decided Lot 4 is not needed.

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15 aircraft are fitted with integrated video downlink systems to maximise interoperability

Published: 
14 January, 2015

Home Office contract results in ADL images becoming available to regional command and control centres.

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Tripling up on hospital resilience

Published: 
14 January, 2015

OPINION: Around the world, paging continues to be one of the primary methods of communication for staff involved in real-time critical alerting. However, while the legacy bleep systems themselves remain highly resilient, they still represent a single point of failure that can disrupt an entire site’s operations. Nigel Gray, Director at PageOne, outlines how different networks and technologies are being integrated to deliver dual and even triple layers of resilience.

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Home Office publishes guidance on digital forensic investigations

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13 January, 2015

eDiscovery in digital forensic investigations’ provides an introduction to the area of eDiscovery, a survey of typical functionality available and a guide to options for introducing eDiscovery into wider use in criminal investigations.

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999/Blue Light Seminar

Published: 
13 January, 2015

FOR YOUR DIARY: Taking place on the 20th March, the free event  - which is supported by Home Office, National Policing Data Communications Group and College of Policing - is open to 999 emergency services staff with control room, planning, investigative or emerging technology roles.

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DCLG releases update to the Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme

Published: 
08 January, 2015

Clarity on technical issues related to PSN connection with Emergency Services Network ‘expected’ in early 2015.

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Key communications technologies that could save money for ambulance services whilst improving service delivery

Published: 
07 January, 2015

In a new paper Airwave’s independent advisor on ambulances Hayden Newton calls for the development of a mission-critical 4G network with a dedicated spectrum that would enable blue light users to harness new technologies.

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Communicating in a crisis: how can users help to define requirements accurately?

Published: 
07 January, 2015

FOR YOUR DIARY: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (Solent Branch) is holding a free lecture by Richmond Edwards on 22nd January in Fareham.

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‘Battle tablet’ tested to the max

Published: 
05 January, 2015

The IP65 Casepad underwent a trial by fire with a Specialist Combat team.

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Mountain and cave rescue team trials Ka Band satellite link

Published: 
05 January, 2015

Link will provide broadband connection in Swaledale and Wensleydale areas of Yorkshire Dales National Park.

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Home Office launches Security Innovation & Demonstration Centre

Published: 
12 December, 2014

The new facility aims to showcase the UK’s current and future policing capabilities in realistic environments, such as a neighbourhood policing scene and a serious crime scene, to demonstrate the benefits of various technologies in cutting crime and protecting the public.

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British APCO Journal Q4

Published: 
01 December, 2014

The December 2014 issue of the British Association of Public Safety Communications Officials' Journal has been published.

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Interoperability with Re-DIRNET

Published: 
26 November, 2014

On 11 November 2014, at St. James’ Park Football Stadium, Newcastle, UK B-APCO’s Shaun O’Neill assisted by Paul Kinsella hosted a workshop on Project Re-DIRNET, which aims to tackle interoperability during cross-border multi-agency responses to major crisis incidents.

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ESN – latest news and the story so far…

Published: 
21 November, 2014

The Home Office has announced it would be engaging with suppliers on detailed requirements for the new Emergency Services Network (ESN).

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The Essex body worn video trial: the impact of body worn video on criminal justice outcomes of domestic abuse incidents

Published: 
04 November, 2014

The College of Policing has published the results of a four-month body worn video trial undertaken by Essex Police.

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Fire questions at City Hall

Published: 
04 November, 2014

Subjects for questioning include the impact of the Mayor’s 2015/16 budget on fire and emergency planning and the impact of the 5th London Safety Plan.

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Good practice guidance: local authorities’ preparedness for civil emergencies

Published: 
31 October, 2014

DCLG sets out the types of issues local authorities should consider in order to be fully prepared to respond to a civil emergency.

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No more cold hands on the street

Published: 
30 October, 2014

Touchscreen gloves taken to the next level - Dutch company Mujjo introduces updated design with grip pattern to aid in the operation of portable devices.

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Medical aid from far away

Published: 
30 October, 2014

Portable telemedicine videoconferencing kits provide medical lifeline for remote locations.

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The JESIP legacy

Published: 
28 October, 2014

During the Emergency Services Show the JESIP team ran a number of presentations outlining how the national standard for interoperability had been created and how the JESIP doctrine would be maintained in the future. B-APCO Journal was on hand to report back to B-APCO members.

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999 control centre provision at SECAS

Published: 
28 October, 2014

The South East Coast Ambulance Service has outlined its plans for coping with future increases in 999 calls.

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Winners of the Fire Transformation Fund

Published: 
24 October, 2014

Fire Minister Penny Mordaunt has announced the winners of a £75 million fund which will improve frontline services and save taxpayers over £300 million.

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Multi-million pound boost for Hampshire - blue light collaboration includes a joint fire and police service headquarters

Published: 
24 October, 2014

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) has secured £4 million in Government funding to improve frontline services and strengthen its partnerships with other emergency services.

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Arqiva wins Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service vehicle contract

Published: 
16 October, 2014

Arqiva will install and de-install communications equipment for vehicles belonging to the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. 

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Airwave opens Dubai office

Published: 
16 October, 2014

New facilities will serve as hub for providing mission critical communications services to the Middle East.

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High-resolution survey sonar proves its worth in search and recovery operations

Published: 
15 October, 2014

Recent deployment in the Peak District enabled the quick location of the body of a missing person who was believed drowned.

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Mini COFDM transmitter for body worn and mobile surveillance applications

Published: 
15 October, 2014

The Ranger Mini from MEL Secure Systems supports high quality, real-time video monitoring and recording for a range of applications including body worn video.

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British APCO Autumn Event – registration closes on Monday 3rd November

Published: 
15 October, 2014

British APCO would like to remind you of their Autumn Event taking place at St James’ Park, Newcastle on the 11th and 12th of November 2014, and the B-APCO Public Safety Communications Course being held on the 10th of November at the same venue.

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Contract signing launches installation of wi-fi in courts

Published: 
13 October, 2014

Magistrates and Crown Court buildings now being kitted out with 'professional court user wi-fi'.

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Introducing the all-weather controller speaker microphone

Published: 
13 October, 2014

Sepura launches a new addition to its wide range of digital radio products – the Ultra CSM IP67 TETRA microphone.

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The EU and IFRC launch the Disaster Resilience Journal

Published: 
13 October, 2014

The EU and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) have teamed up to launch a campaign on effective disaster preparedness measures. 

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EU members back cross-border road safety enforcement

Published: 
13 October, 2014

Antonio Avenoso, Executive Director of the European Transport Safety Council

European Parliament urged to green-light revised proposal ahead of May 2015 European Court deadline.

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Planning and scheduling in real time

Published: 
13 October, 2014

CASE STUDY: How London Ambulance Service is using patient transport technology to help it maintain its best-in-class reputation.

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Police mobile working spend tops £50m

Published: 
13 October, 2014

Police in England and Wales will spend an unprecedented £52m on mobile data in the current financial year.

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BYOD - new guidance

Published: 
13 October, 2014

CESG and Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure publish guidance for organisations considering a 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD) approach.

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B-APCO Autumn Event 11-12 November – what to expect

Published: 
03 October, 2014

B-APCO is sharing a venue with the Airbus Defence and Space SAFECommand User Group during its annual user meeting, which takes place in St James’ Park – what can visitors expect?

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Recognition for innovative patient care information system

Published: 
01 October, 2014

North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and IPL win Innovation of the Year Award at the 2014 ISD Network Informatics Awards.

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Fire appliance management with RFID technology

Published: 
30 September, 2014

West Yorkshire FRS now trialling Red Ledge RFID Fire Appliance Asset Management.

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Greater detail for virtual UK on Minecraft

Published: 
25 September, 2014

Snowdonia on GB Minecraft 2.

Exactly a year on from the release of GB Minecraft, Ordnance Survey has launched GB Minecraft 2. This free-to-download Minecraft map offers gamers a much more natural-looking and detailed version of Great Britain.

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Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service choose identical fleet management system

Published: 
23 September, 2014

Civica Tranman expected to improve efficiencies and reduce administration costs.

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Airbus’ professional mobile radio business no longer fits the company’s strategic goals

Published: 
23 September, 2014

Portfolio divestments also include commercial satellite communications services.

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Back to school

Published: 
23 September, 2014

Collaboration between Fire Service College and Training 4 Resilience results in School of Resilience and Emergency Response.

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92% of police and 72% of paramedics favour wearing cameras at work

Published: 
18 September, 2014

RS3-SX body worn camera from Reveal Media

Survey shows strong approval for body worn video cameras and belief they offer tangible benefits to users and the public.

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Reallocation of the 700 MHz band for mobile services throughout the EU is the desirable way forward

Published: 
11 September, 2014

European public safety community gives cautious welcome to report on the future use of the UHF band in Europe.

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Past Chair of B-APCO Scottish Region passes away

Published: 
09 September, 2014

It is with great sadness that we report the tragic loss of Paul Sharp on Tuesday afternoon 25th of August.

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B-APCO launches a bespoke emergency communications course for control room staff

Published: 
08 September, 2014

The new course will take place on the 10th of November at St James’ Park, Newcastle, on the day before the Autumn Event.

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British APCO Journal Q3

Published: 
05 September, 2014

The September issue of the British Association of Public Safety Communications Officials is now available online to B-APCO Members and non-Members.

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Northern Ireland criminal records connect to the rest of the UK

Published: 
03 September, 2014

An automated link between the Police Service Northern Ireland and all other UK police forces will provide interoperability, enabling the searching of all criminal records and associated fingerprints via a national system.

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Emergency Services Mobile Communication Programme – update

Published: 
03 September, 2014

Suppliers have until 31 October (17 October for Lot 1) to submit their bids.

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New long-range periscope camera delivers facial and number plate recognition at distances of up to one kilometre

Published: 
29 August, 2014

The ruggedised camera is ideal for tactical surveillance operations in a wide range of security applications.

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