Subcommittee forwards Public Safety Communications Act to clarify NTIA role over FirstNet and NextGen 9‑1‑1 The subcommittee adopted HR 1519, which would create a dedicated office for public safety communications within NTIA, led by a career official to clarify NTIA’s responsibilities related to FirstNet and NextGen 9‑1‑1; sponsor said the bill does not change FirstNet governance.

A new bill aims to transform public safety communications by establishing a dedicated office within the NTIA to enhance coordination for NextGen 9-1-1 and FirstNet.

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Florida public safety agencies advocate for drone detection and mitigation capabilities Public safety leaders emphasize urgent need for drone threat detection to protect communities.

Public safety leaders are sounding the alarm on the urgent need for advanced drone detection technologies to combat rising threats that endanger lives and disrupt emergency operations.

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Florida lawmakers address Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting failures and aftermath Lawmakers discuss lessons learned from the Parkland shooting and accountability for security lapses.

In a heartfelt testimony, Rep. Jared Moskowitz reveals the haunting failures of the system that led to the tragic Parkland shooting, sparking urgent discussions on self-defense and public safety.

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