First Responders

Sens. Duckworth, Blackburn press for improvements to emergency communication technology

Through introduction of the ITS Codification Act (S. 3781) earlier this month, U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Marsha Blackburn…

2 months ago

FirstNet Authority, AT&T agree to 10-year, $8B investment into public safety broadband network

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and its network partner, AT&T, recently announced the next phase of its public…

2 months ago

Republican bill proposes death penalty or life sentences for killing police officers

Through the Fallen Law Enforcement Act introduced this week, U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and John Cornyn…

2 months ago

Public safety broadband network to expand as FirstNet transitions to full 5G network

After an initial five-year buildout, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board recently voted to invest further into the…

3 months ago

Applications for $324M in FEMA firefighters assistance grants now open

In a bid to protect firefighters from fire-related hazards, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opened applications for the 2023…

3 months ago

Disasters Expo USA

 March 6th & 7th, 2024 - Miami Beach Convention Center Homeland Preparedness News has announced collaboration with Disasters Expo USA,…

3 months ago

Homeland Security releases 2024 Law Enforcement Resource Guide for departments nationwide

For Law Enforcement Appreciation Day this week, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a 2024 Law Enforcement…

3 months ago

South Dakota lawmakers call on Interior Secretary to coordinate on resources for tribal law enforcement

Following up on a letter from June that requested additional support for tribal law enforcement agencies in South Dakota, federal…

4 months ago

Senate bill proposes new reporting requirements for attacks on law enforcement

With the introduction of the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act this week, five senators sought…

4 months ago

Funding for 9/11 health care included in FY24 National Defense Authorization Act

Among the items that were included in the final version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)…

4 months ago

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