Public Safety | Connected Nation

February is Public Safety Month. Connected Nation and its state partners are focused on how high-speed Internet can benefit public safety institutions including police departments, hospitals, and fire departments.

In an effort to draw attention to the importance to these groups, Connected Nation will feature some of their stories during the month of February. Check back here for special reports and stories.

CALLING ALL COMMUNITY ANCHOR INSITUTIONS!

We need your help.

We are collecting broadband adoption information about community anchor institutions including K-12 schools, universities, libraries, hospitals/emergency medical facilities, and public safety facilities across the state.

Visit our state websites to take the survey.

Community of Communities: A Connected Public Safety Webinar

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Public Safety and Broadband Maps


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FirstNet

In 2012, Congress created FirstNet through the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act with the mandate to create a nationwide interoperable wireless broadband network that will enable police, firefighters, emergency medical service professionals, and other public safety officials to more effectively communicate and do their jobs.

Since, Connected Nation has written several policy briefs on the program. You can view those documents below.