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HELPING LAW ENFORCEMENT
KEEP COMMUNITIES SAFE
FirstNet gives you access to the tools you need – every day, on every call
E
very day, you get in your squad car and
face life and death decisions. From car
accidents to crime scenes to countless other
emergencies. And reliable communication
is vital to your commitment to serve and
protect. unprecedented security and a commitment to expand rural
coverage. This means you connect first. Always.
It’s your network – designed to keep you and your
partners connected with the voice, text, data and video
services you need. So, you can focus on what’s important.
With FirstNet, you can:
Yet, law enforcement and other first responders – the
very people who need the best technology – often have not
had access to it.
That’s why FirstNet is here.
FirstNet grew out of the devastating losses from the
terrorist attacks of 9/11. The attacks exposed glaring
weaknesses in our communications systems. Cell service
was spotty. Countless emergency response teams could not
communicate using their trusted radios. And many first
responders lost their lives.
So, Congress established the First Responder Network
Authority and charged it with building a nationwide
dedicated broadband network – just for you. The First
Responder Network Authority contracted AT&T to build
and deliver this innovative ecosystem. FirstNet is your
network. Now you have access to the technology you need
to keep your community and yourself safe.
FirstNet is the nationwide wireless communications
ecosystem designed just for first responders. That means
law enforcement officers like you. It’s the overdue upgrade
you’ve been asking for, with priority and preemption, • Check emergency conditions and back up support
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• Get access to dedicated deployables for crisis
situations and planned events
• Access enhanced push-to-talk technology
• Get enhanced situational awareness with our
innovative apps and devices
• Count on dedicated security and professional
support 24/7/365
FirstNet gives you access to highly-secure mobile
applications, such as e-ticketing and license plate
recognition. You can connect body cameras. And there’s
more on the way: things such as holster sensors and other
devices that can automatically notify dispatchers when
events occur.
You put your life on the line every day to help others.
And you deserve reliable and highly secure communication
– from the squad car to the scene. We have your back.
Our goal is to unite every first responder together
on one highly secure, dedicated wireless platform. So,
law enforcement personnel like you have access to the
technology you need – wherever the next call takes you. ■
Visit FirstNet.com for more information