Communications
The Communications topic provides news, analysis, tips and info on issues such as interoperability, the 700 MHz public safety broadband spectrum, and wireless communications devices.
T-Priority brings agencies of all sizes cutting-edge 5G solutions, best-in-class partners and America’s best 5G network experience for first responders
App-based technologies can help improve facility operations and safety to the benefit of both staff and inmates
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The BLUETTI portable power station quickly, and quietly, charges radios, smartphones and other devices when other power sources are not available
5G, new technology and tighter security among the changes to watch for
“I could not be prouder of our employees across the Commonwealth,” VADOC Director Chad Dotson said. “The people at the Virginia Department of Corrections are fully committed both to the people they serve and the communities they reside in and keep safe”
This webinar explores exactly how to do it
5G connectivity plays an important role in areas where wires aren’t available
Company strengthens its presence in Indiana with the 11th facility partnership
Maximizing the power of response vehicles
Speech-to-text technology scans incoming and outgoing calls for the state’s 80,000 inmates with automatic searching for select keywords
The American Rescue Plan funds allocation will provide every CO with a panic button-equipped portable radio
From remote areas to emergency vehicles, agencies can count on consistent connectivity with cellular access
New correctional technology gives facilities and inmates the tools to prepare for successful reentry while promoting facility and community safety
Many probation and supervision agencies rely on aging technology systems that are difficult for officers to use and don’t provide adequate data for decision-making and measurement of outcomes
Take advantage of the moments before an inmate loses control when you have the opportunity to divert that rage
Last year, people in the Department of Corrections and their families paid $7.7 million to talk on the phone
How mobile devices and apps can increase staff efficiency, inmate well-being and safety for everyone
Maintaining order involves more than just searching and counting inmates and performing inspections. It involves understanding your inmate population
New law will help ensure that phone rates are “reasonable” for families trying to stay in touch with an incarcerated loved one
Schuylkill County Prison requests $160K for 42 additional wireless access points, switches and cables to improve communication between iPads used by COs
The equipment allows 360-degree views of an imaginary world in two or three dimensions for shared adventures between kids and incarcerated parents
Knowing your audience and what’s relevant to them will create opportunities for delivering useful messages that lead to understanding and application
Corrections officers who learn to communicate with clear thought towards how the message is received are more effective leaders
The launch of Mobile Command XR from GUARDIAN RFID, which is powered by AI and face recognition, has created waves throughout the corrections industry
The station is created and produced by inmates serving at three different correctional facilities in Colorado
Inmates at the facility can send text messages to the outside via tablets, and some are abusing the privilege
Starting this month, phone calls are now about 5 cents per minute, down from 14 cents
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