Public safety leaders across the country are closely watching the future of FirstNet as Congress moves toward reauthorization. Our recent webinar, FirstNet Independence: A Governance Case Study, provides important history and context you won’t want to miss.
Featuring former FirstNet Board Chairs Sue Swenson and Chief Richard Carrizzo, along with former Vice Chair Chief Jeff Johnson, the discussion offers a candid look at how and why FirstNet was built as an independent public safety nationwide network, designed by public safety, for public safety. Panelists walk through the original intent behind the legislation, the importance of board governance, and how reinvestment dollars from subscriber fees, not taxpayer appropriations, continue to fund network growth and innovation.
The conversation also tackles timely topics, including roadmap development, coverage expansion, task orders, OIG oversight, and the importance of maintaining strong public safety representation on the FirstNet Authority Board. With nearly eight million connections today, FirstNet’s success reflects the voices and needs of responders nationwide.
This recording is essential viewing for those who are interested in the future of mission-critical communications and public safety’s voice in the process. Take time to hear directly from the leaders who helped build it and continue to advocate for its integrity. Watch the recording here and follow us on LinkedIn for future webinars.
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