Each October, law enforcement leaders come together to attend several significant events that recognize the past year’s accomplishments and challenges, and work together to identify solutions and goals for the future. These events include the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition in conjunction with the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) Fall Meeting and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Town Hall.

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is getting ready to hit the road to join the great discussions that will take place at these events in Orlando, FL from October 4-9, 2018!

In this edition of the Public Safety First podcast, host Dave Buchanan speaks with the FirstNet Authority’s Senior Advisor for Law Enforcement Harry Markley and Senior Director for Field Operations Jeff King in advance of IACP 2018. Listen as Harry and Jeff discuss their law enforcement careers and how FirstNet is changing the emergency communication landscape for thousands of law enforcement officials across the country.

The podcast explores what FirstNet is doing presently to support law enforcement by providing access to the latest emerging public safety technology that improves officer safety, efficiency and situational awareness in operations.

Harry and Jeff also provide an overview of the FirstNet Authority’s scheduled panels and presentations at IACP, MCCA and PERF. We have a great line up of law enforcement leaders from across the country joining FirstNet panels to discuss the importance of designing public safety technology with the first responder in mind – and technology that delivers concise and coherent life-saving information without delay.

The FirstNet Authority looks forward to seeing many colleagues and friends at IACP, MCCA and PERF. Stop by the FirstNet, Built with AT&T booth #2639 and join the FirstNet Authority at the following panels:

Sunday, October 7 – 8:00am – 9:30am:

In a Sea of Data: How Leaders Can Set Parameters to Get the Information They Need

(West Building, W304GH)

Chief Harry Markley (ret.), FirstNet Law Enforcement Senior Advisor – Moderator Sheriff Rich Stanek, Hennepin County Chief Jonathan Lewin, Chicago Police Department Todd Early, Texas Department of Public Safety, Assistant Division Director, Law Enforcement Support Division, Public Safety Communications Service Jose Rivero, CIO, Miami-Dade Police Department



Monday, October 8 – 1:00-2:30pm:

Mobile Data and Devices for Real-Time Situational Awareness for Officer Efficiency and Safety

(West Building, W203)

Chief Harry Markley (ret.), FirstNet Senior Advisor – Moderator Chief Jonathon Lewin, Chicago Police Department Ashish Kakkad, San Diego Sheriff’s Department, CIO Dori Koren, Las Vegas Police Department Kevin Rogers, Arizona State Police, Technical Services Division Inspector Anthony Tasso, New York Police Department



Monday, October 8 – 3:00-3:20pm:

The Power of Apps to Address Agency Challenges: Current Case Studies

(West Building, Booth #2845)

Chief Brian Manley, Austin Police Department - Emcee Haas Alert, Cory Hohs Intrepid Response, Jason Winslow with Corporal Marty Hammond, Anne Arundel Police Department ESChat, Josh Lober with Scott Edson, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department



Tuesday, October 9 – 3:30-4:30pm:

Are You Not Finding the Apps and Technology Solutions You Need…Tell FirstNet What Apps You Need

(West Building, W305)

Bill Schrier, FirstNet Senior Advisor - Moderator

Assistant Chief Harry Markley (ret), FirstNet Senior Law Enforcement Advisor

Todd Early, Texas Department of Public Safety

Chief Jonathan Lewin, Chicago Police Department

Sheriff Rich Stanek, Hennepin County

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