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Vision FirstNet Users Summit Returns September 13–15, 2027, Bringing Public Safety Leaders Together to Shape the Future of Emergency Communications
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) will bring public safety leaders, first responders, technology experts and industry partners together again September 13–15, 2027, for the 6th annual Vision FirstNet Users Summit at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas.
PSBTA Whitepaper Calls for a New, Broadband-First Approach to Public Safety Communications Investment
A new whitepaper hosted by the PSBTA, “Broadband First: A Strategic Investment Framework for Public Safety Communications,” calls for a shift from a traditional, radio-centered model to a network-centered architecture built around resilient broadband, while continuing to leverage Land Mobile Radio (LMR) where it performs best.
2026 Vision FirstNet Users Summit Celebrates Public Safety Broadband
The 2026 Vision FirstNet Users Summit brought together leaders across public safety, technology, and the private sector earlier this month to recognize progress, strengthen collaboration, and celebrate the people helping advance the nation’s public safety broadband ecosystem. A central highlight of the Summit was the presentation of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) awards, recognizing recipients whose leadership, advocacy, and technical expertise have made a meaningful impact on the public safety community.
“Each of these recipients has contributed in a distinct
Broadband First: Field Test Reshapes How Public Safety Should Invest in Communications
A MACC911-led exercise with 60+ public safety professionals linked four radio systems across three states over broadband, demonstrating how agencies can gain greater capabilities at lower cost by treating resilient connectivity as the center of their network.
Catching Wildfire Podcast Reaches Its One-Year Anniversary With a Powerful Conversation on the August 2023 Maui Wildfires, Resilient Communications, and Preparing for the Next Disaster
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) is marking the one-year anniversary of its Catching Wildfire podcast with the release of its twelfth episode. The series continues the momentum that has brought together fire-service leaders, public safety experts, and technology innovators to examine the evolving challenges of wildfire response.
Public Safety Spectrum Alliance Congratulates Danielle Thumann Severs on Her Nomination to the Federal Communications Commission
The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) congratulates Danielle Thumann Severs on her nomination to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) and Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) applaud the DC Circuit panel Decision on 4.9 GHz
The PSSA/PSBTA applaud today’s unanimous DC Circuit panel decision upholding the FCC’s 4.9 GHz decision.
Law Enforcement Leaders to Convene at 2026 Vision FirstNet Users Summit on Future of First Responder Connectivity
Law enforcement and other first responders remain the backbone of community safety, consistently stepping into unpredictable and often dangerous situations to protect lives and property. As communities expand and challenges become more complex, the need for well-equipped and highly trained first responders has never been more important, and this vital role is equally dependent on access to a reliable communications network. Their role, and the role of their network, is foundational to the stability, resilience, and safety of the communities they serve.
PSBTA Introduces the “10‑2 Blue Brief” Podcast Spotlighting Cutting‑Edge Technology Keeping Law Enforcement and Communities Safer
A new national podcast is launching that focuses on the future of public safety: 10‑2 Blue Brief: Emerging Tech & Innovation in Law Enforcement. The series dives deep into the tools, platforms, and technologies transforming how agencies prevent crime, respond to emergencies, and protect both officers and the communities they serve. The backbone of each conversation will be FirstNet and its continued impact on law enforcement efficiency and effectiveness at responding to crime.
Howard C. Liebengood Foundation Board Members Retired Chief Terrence Cunningham and Former ATF Assistant Director Jim Pasco, Named Among Washington, D.C.’s Most Influential People
The Howard C. Liebengood Foundation proudly announces that two of its distinguished board members, retired Police Chief Terrence M. Cunningham and former ATF Assistant Director Jim Pasco have been recognized as two of Washington, D.C.’s Most Influential People by Washingtonian magazine for 2026.
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