Democrats who will assume leadership roles on homeland security when the new Congress convenes in January are questioning Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff’s recently stated goal for having ...

Planning methodology developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Safecom program assists states in developing first responder communications interoperability plans that start with ...

The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has awarded $8.8 million to three law enforcement agencies to enhance interoperable communications networks. These ...

Interoperability in communications has long vexed military, public safety and law enforcement organizations. The ever-expanding landscape of equipment unable to reliably and securely communicate with ...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PacStar ®, a leading developer and supplier of advanced communications solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), today announced the PacStar Modular Radio ...

Reports over the past year highlighting difficulties maintaining secure battlefield communications among NATO partners have raised concerns about interoperability along with the availability of ...

The Department of Homeland Security(DHS) released scorecard assessments of interoperable communications capabilities in 75 urban and metropolitan areas nationwide. Interoperable communications involve ...

Communications interoperability remains a persistent challenge for DOD organizations relying on a multitude of communications equipment, including handheld radios, desktop phones, laptops and intercom ...

Just as methodical programs to improve emergency communications interoperability are building up speed, new technologies threaten to derail the entire effort. Emergency responders find that new mobile ...