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Integrated Roadshow
Promoting integrated ICT for civil contingency responders was the theme of the Arqiva sponsored BAPCO roadshow that took place in Preston on the 15th of October. The complexity of the challenges ahead and the gargantuan efforts being made to overcome them were ably presented, reports the BAPCO Journal.
Last mile resilience
With fixed line guidance now incorporated in the Government’s Resilience website, Dan Worth looks at how King’s College has responded to its responsibilities under the Civil Contingency Act.
Is it time to make the switch to "03"?
Neil Sherring, Chief Executive of Windsor Telecom plc, explains to BAPCO Journal readers why “03” numbers are becoming increasingly popular for non-emergency calls.
Making sense of the bigger picture - CCTV special
Following up on an article in The Guardian about CCTV the BAPCO Journal spoke to a range of leading companies and DCI Mick Neville from the MET's VIIDO unit, to uncover some truths about CCTV, and find out what needs to be done to make this technology as useful as it can be.
STORM in Scotland
Scotland is currently biting the bullet and planning to have all Scottish forces running the one Command and Control system. BAPCO Journal spoke with Tracey Lee, Head of Emergency Services Group at Steria, about the project and what it may mean for the rest of the UK.
A BAPCO record?
The South West BAPCO Conference held at Police Training Centre in Hamble was very much a “back to basics” affair with talks focusing on large issues and major concerns of the BAPCO organisation. One talk even prompted 25 minutes of debate – a possible BAPCO record.
Biometrics – common sense technology
Biometrics is a term that still has the sound of the future about it. The reality though is that biometrics are now a common form of identification and security for everything from car ignitions to passport control. Within the emergency services sector the use of biometrics has been moving forward for sometime. However, while the take up has been understandably slower than in commercial industries, there are still areas of biometrics that remain misunderstood and the benefits of this technology are still ignored.
A pan-European flood response
As part of Europe’s strategy of preparing improved response structures and systems for major disasters, over 80 civil protection, civil contingency, coast guard officials and emergency responders from all over Europe congregated in Stockholm, 18th and the 19th June 2008, to share the knowledge gained from the outcome of the EU FloodCommand project. Ann-Marie Knegt outlines the goals and outcome of this project.
Hands on radios
Consumer mobile phone technology is now also driving advancements in PMR and handsets, writes Ann-Marie Knegt. However, it is now more important than ever to ensure that basic user requirements are not forgotten.
eCall differences
In the March issue of BAPCO Journal we reported on the ground swell of support that is building up across Europe for the introduction of eCall and the fact that the UK has declined to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. In this issue, Ian Readhead, President of BAPCO, and holder of the Communications Portfolio for the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), explains how the operation of the UK’s Telematics Protocol differs from the proposed eCall system, and what role BAPCO could play in ensuring that both industry and professionals are fully prepared for the ‘telematics’ future.
Keynote Speech BAPCO Conference 2008: Glasgow Terrorist Incident
Glasgow Terrorist Incident - Deputy Chief Constable and Detective Chief Superintendent Campbell Corrigan
FiReControl – one year on
The FiReControl conference at the recent BAPCO show attracted much attention from members of the English FRSs, which is not exactly strange when considering the sheer scale of this project. Ann-Marie Knegt provides an extract of Ian Griffiths’ (EADS) presentation.
PDAs for everyday use
In these exciting times for mobile data knowing which force has trialed which device could be useful. Dan Worth talked to some leading suppliers and manufacturers to find out more regarding PDAs on the market today.
Information overload
As CCTV technology develops, installation becomes easier, and body worn cameras become more popular, the potential for problems multiplies. Dan Worth looks at how Staffordshire Police is coping with the storage and handling of its video footage.
In support of mobile data
Interest in the use of mobile data to improve police effectiveness is growing apace – but it's a complex and potentially costly business. You must be sure that you are deploying the right technology in the right way to realise the benefits that mobile data can bring. Simon Eggleton, Head of Mobile Data at Airwave, looks at some of the ways mobile data can reduce the administrative burden.
Common hymn book
Gayle Gander of Intelligent Addressing – the custodian of the NLPG – explains how a true “joined up” database is now a reality, how the NLPG will help underpin the new regional control centres for the fire service, and how all emergency services will soon benefit.
London’s wolf packs
Earlier this year London Fire Brigade took delivery of the first version of a new command and control system that will dramatically change the way it manages major emergency incidents, involving both its new fleet of mobile command support vehicles and its entire command and control structure. Jose Sanchez visited VectorCommand to find out more.
VOIP - out with the old in with the new
The growth in VoIP is presenting a whole new set of challenges for the emergency services, as BAPCO Journal found out recently. Dan Worth reports from The London Fire Brigade Training Centre, the location for the South East Region conference, “What does VoIP offer?”.
Feel the power – why the Li-ion battery is currently the undisputed king of the jungle
It seems like only yesterday when Li-ion batteries started being introduced into the market, replacing Ni-Cad batteries. Three years later, the march of the Li-ion seems unstoppable as its benefits – which include 18 to 22-hours of power – become widely recognised. Dan Worth investigates some of the benefits these batteries are bringing to the emergency services – and hence to public safety.
In-vehicle workhorses
In the last few months there has been much focus on MDTs, in particular PDAs, to the
extent that one would be forgiven for thinking that PDAs are the sexy side of MDTs. And yes, while PDAs have a highly important part to play in terms of improved efficiency and better serving the public – and in such a visible way too – the workhorse that is the in-vehicle terminal, with its much greater capacity for, well, everything, should not be forgotten. Here we look at the some of the developments in in-vehicle hardware, and catch a glimpse of some future developments.
