TiPS Today in Public Safety with Fletch

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Welcome to TiPS: Today in Public Safety! Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay connected. TiPS: Today in Public Safety delivers the latest insights in Next Generation 911 (NG911) and public safety technology, helping you navigate the innovations transforming emergency response. Hosted by Mark J. Fletcher, ENP (“Fletch”), a leading expert with 14 U.S. patents, each episode dives into real-world trends in NG911 implementation, interoperability, cybersecurity, and emergency communications strategy. Published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8AM Eastern, the show brings you nearly 200 episodes of sharp, relevant, and forward-looking discussions designed for today’s public safety professionals. Subscribe now at http://911TiPS.com for the updates that matter most in Public Safety communications. (Ver.26-NOV25)

  1. 3h ago ·  Video

    TiPS Episode 26 0615 - SD-WAN: The Network NG911 Needs in the PSAP/ECC. And Why . . .

    As more states deploy Next Generation 911 networks built to NENA i3 standards, many PSAPs, ECCs, counties, and municipalities are still responsible for what happens inside their own wide area network (WAN). That is where SD-WAN can change the game. This episode explains how software-defined wide area networking can improve resiliency, redundancy, traffic prioritization, circuit diversity, and cost efficiency for emergency communications environments. Using clear real-world examples, Fletch explores how fiber, cable broadband, cellular, wireless, and satellite connectivity can work together to support primary, secondary, and tertiary public safety traffic paths. He also explains how SD-WAN can intelligently steer real-time 911-related traffic over the best available path, move lower-priority traffic to slower routes, and even support mobile command posts, deployable communications, and dynamic backhaul into the ESInet.   If you work in public safety, NG911, PSAP operations, emergency communications, county IT, network engineering, or public safety technology planning, this episode will help you think differently about 911 network survivability beyond the state handoff point. TiPS: Today in Public Safety with Fletch Making every second count, when it matters most. #SDWAN #NG911 #PSAP #ESInet #EmergencyCommunications #PublicSafety #NENA #NENAi3 #911 #NextGeneration911 #ECC #PublicSafetyTechnology #NetworkResiliency #WAN #CriticalCommunications #MobileCommand #911Technology #EmergencyManagement #Broadband #SatelliteCommunications   REMEMBER  : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ] For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ] and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911    For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com

    12 min

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    TiPS Episode 26 0612 - The Last 500 Feet of an Emergency Response

    In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch connects panic alerts, indoor maps, wireless coverage, Alyssa’s Act, and the “last 500 feet” of emergency response. A panic button that says something happened is useful. One that shows where is better. But the real value comes when responders also understand what is happening, who may be affected, and how to get there quickly and safely. Using the Safer Buildings Coalition Wireless Tech and Policy Summit 2026 as a backdrop, this episode explains why buildings are now part of the emergency communications system — not just addresses on a map. From schools and campuses to hospitals and public venues, response does not end at the front door. The goal is simple: get the right information to the right people at the right time so alerts become operational, usable, and life-saving.     REMEMBER  : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ] For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ] and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911    For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com

    13 min

  3. 4d ago ·  Video

    TiPS Episode 26 0610 - The Safer Buildings Coalition Policy and Tech Summit 2026

    The Safer Buildings Coalition 2026 Summit made one thing clear: emergency communications do not stop at the front door. This episode looks at why in-building wireless, indoor location, NG911, mapping, school safety, and responder communications must work together to support real public safety outcomes. Because smarter buildings are only safer when they help callers, dispatchers, and responders when it matters most.   REMEMBER  : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ] For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ] and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911    For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com

    13 min

  4. Jun 8 ·  Video

    TiPS Episode 26 0608 - When NG911 Becomes a Disco Fog Machine?!

    In this episode of TiPS, we look at the growing flow of data into NG911 and emergency communications centers — video, sensors, text, maps, AI summaries, automation, and more. But more data does not automatically mean better decisions. When bad data moves at machine speed, Public Safety needs systems that provide context, source identity, confidence, freshness, priority, and governance. The mission is not to overwhelm the dispatcher with more noise. The mission is to support better life-safety decisions when seconds matter. http://911TiPS.com   REMEMBER  : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ] For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ] and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911    For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com

    15 min

  5. Jun 5 ·  Video

    TiPS Episode 26 0605 - Dispatchers ARE NOT Robots

    Dispatchers are trained to remain calm, but calm does not mean unaffected. In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch takes on dispatcher wellness, emotional permission, peer support, and the dangerous idea that Public Safety professionals are supposed to absorb trauma like machines. The human being under the headset takes the call, manages the chaos, guides the response, hears the fear, and often has only seconds before the next line rings. But professional composure is not emotional absence. Dispatchers can do the job well and still carry the weight afterward. This episode looks at why ECC culture must support people before the breaking point, why wellness is part of operational readiness, and why asking for help should never be treated like failure. Dispatchers are not robots. They are skilled communicators, crisis managers, information processors, and often the first first responders in the chain of survival. Feeling something after a hard call does not mean you are weak. It means the work matters. And so do you. For more TiPS episodes, visit 911tips.com. Blogs: Fletch.tv Professional site: Fletch911.com Follow: @Fletch911 #TiPSPodcast #TodayInPublicSafety #911Dispatch #DispatcherWellness #PublicSafety #EmergencyCommunications #ECC #PSAP #FirstFirstResponder #PeerSupport #911 #NG911 #Fletch911   REMEMBER  : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ] For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ] and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911    For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com

    17 min

  6. Jun 3 ·  Video

    TiPS Episode - 26 0603

    Direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity is changing the coverage conversation, but the future is not space versus ground. It is space plus ground. In Part 2 of this TiPS Direct-to-Device series, Fletch looks at the stranded infrastructure problem: what happens when towers, backhaul, microwave links, generators, rural sites, and other terrestrial assets still work, but no longer make financial sense? For Public Safety, that question seriously matters. The infrastructure that looks inefficient on a spreadsheet may be exactly what keeps responders, callers, and ECCs connected during storms, wildfires, outages, fiber cuts, cyberattacks, and large-scale emergencies. Watch now at http://911TiPS.com. #DirectToDevice #D2D #PublicSafety #EmergencyCommunications #NG911 #911 #ECC #PSAP #Telecom #NetworkResilience #RuralBroadband #SatelliteConnectivity #FirstResponders #Fletch911 #TiPS   REMEMBER  : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ] For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ] and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911    For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com

    21 min

  7. Jun 1 ·  Video

    TiPS Episode - 26 0601 NG911 is Here. Where are the Data OnRamps?

    NG911 is being built to receive voice, video, IoT, crash data, building intelligence, and real-time situational awareness. But much of that data starts outside the 911 network — inside enterprises, hospitals, campuses, cloud platforms, vehicles, and private systems. In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, I look at the missing piece: the trusted on-ramps needed to move validated emergency data safely into ESInets and ECCs when it matters most. Because the data may already exist. The question is whether we built the road to get it there. #NG911 #PublicSafety #EmergencyCommunications #911 #ESInet #IoT #DataSharing #TiPS   REMEMBER  : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ] For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ] and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911    For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com

    17 min

  8. May 29 ·  Video

    TiPS Episode 26 0529 - The Automation Evolution

    Automation is not new in Public Safety. CAD, ANI, ALI, mapping, alerts, timers, paging, notifications, status updates, radio logs, records systems, and call handling workflows have been automating pieces of the mission for decades. But automation is evolving. It is moving from simple task automation into intelligent workflows, AI-assisted recommendations, decision support, connected systems, and operational orchestration. That can be incredibly valuable for Public Safety, especially in an environment where call takers, dispatchers, supervisors, responders, and emergency managers are already overloaded with data, alerts, and decisions. But there is a risk. Automated does not mean correct. Displayed does not mean current. Sent does not mean received. Faster does not always mean better. In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch talks about where automation helps, where it can hurt, and why the human under the headset still has to remain firmly in the loop. Topics include: Automation in CAD, ANI, ALI, mapping, paging, alerts, and emergency communications workflows The difference between task automation, workflow automation, decision support, and autonomy Why automation should reduce friction, not hide responsibility How bad automation can create silent assumptions and false confidence Why Public Safety needs validation, audit trails, exception handling, and human-readable explanations The danger of confusing automation with accuracy Why the future is not automated or human, but automated and human Automation should serve the mission. It should not replace judgment, hide uncertainty, or make the human a passive passenger in a system they do not understand. Because when the call comes in, the technology matters. The workflow matters. The data matters. The automation matters. But the human still matters most. Visit 911TiPS.com for the complete TiPS archive. Follow Fletch: 911TiPS.com Fletch.TV Fletch911.com x.com/Fletch911 #TiPS #TodayInPublicSafety #PublicSafety #911 #NG911 #EmergencyCommunications #PSAP #ECC #AI #Automation #CAD #Dispatch #PublicSafetyTechnology #Fletch911 Copyright ©2026 Fletch911, LLC Media Productions http://Fletch911.com   REMEMBER  : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ] For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ] and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911    For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com

    17 min
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Welcome to TiPS: Today in Public Safety! Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay connected. TiPS: Today in Public Safety delivers the latest insights in Next Generation 911 (NG911) and public safety technology, helping you navigate the innovations transforming emergency response. Hosted by Mark J. Fletcher, ENP (“Fletch”), a leading expert with 14 U.S. patents, each episode dives into real-world trends in NG911 implementation, interoperability, cybersecurity, and emergency communications strategy. Published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8AM Eastern, the show brings you nearly 200 episodes of sharp, relevant, and forward-looking discussions designed for today’s public safety professionals. Subscribe now at http://911TiPS.com for the updates that matter most in Public Safety communications. (Ver.26-NOV25)

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