TiPS Today in Public Safety with Fletch

Welcome to TiPS: Today in Public Safety! Your go-to podcast for the latest updates in Next Generation 911 (NG911) services and public safety technology. Published on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, you’ll find current topics on Public Safety and NG911 implementation, interoperability, and the innovations shaping emergency response into the future. Hosted by Mark J. Fletcher, ENP (Fletch), a leading subject matter expert in the industry, these episodes promise to hold a little bit of everything for anyone involved in Public Safety communications and technology. Episodes are sponsored by 911inform, the leading NG911-compliant solution for the Enterprise, ensuring ”Every Second Counts – When it Matters Most™.” Stay informed, stay safe—subscribe now for your essential public safety updates!
Episodes
Episodes



5 days ago
5 days ago
In TiPS Episode 25 0530, Fletch explores how Virtual Reality is redefining first responder training programs. From active shooter simulations to fire evacuations and school reunification strategies, VR offers immersive, repeatable, and realistic drills that build confidence and muscle memory. Learn how this game-changing technology can boost your preparedness and community support., and how this is available TODAY in the @911inform platform.



7 days ago
7 days ago
Panic buttons—sounds simple, right? Press it and help magically arrives. Except when it doesn’t, or it does in the wrong way. In this episode, Fletch takes a humorous yet insightful dive into panic button technology, from famous commercials ("I've fallen, and I can't get up!") to real-world applications like silent alarms and active shooter alerts. Discover critical decision points, like loud vs. quiet alerts and multi-purpose confusion vs. single-use simplicity.
Sponsored by @911inform, the most popular for NG911 command and control to manage emergency communications effectively.
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Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Natural disasters don’t discriminate—even urban areas are vulnerable. In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, host Fletch breaks down why analog emergency communications are becoming obsolete and how digital technologies, combined with satellite backups, ensure true resilience. Get smart, stay prepared, and discover why satellite solutions might just save your city. Like, comment, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated!
#PublicSafety #UrbanPlanning #DisasterPreparedness #EmergencyCommunications



Friday May 23, 2025
TiPS Episode 25 0523 Fletch interviews ChatGPT on NG911
Friday May 23, 2025
Friday May 23, 2025
TiPS Episode 25: Fletch Interviews ChatGPT – AI’s Role in NG911 Emergency Dispatch
In this insightful episode, Fletch engages in a compelling conversation with ChatGPT 4.5, exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in Next Generation 911 (NG911) emergency dispatch systems. They delve into how AI can enhance real-time multilingual translation, optimize call triage and routing, and bolster situational awareness through multimedia data analysis. The discussion also addresses critical concerns such as maintaining empathy in high-stress situations, mitigating biases, and ensuring ethical AI integration. This episode offers a nuanced perspective on how AI can augment human dispatchers, aiming for a more responsive, efficient, and inclusive emergency communication system.
Key Topics Covered:
Real-time multilingual translation and transcription
Efficient call triage and routing
Enhanced situational awareness through multimedia data
Simulating empathy in AI responses
Addressing AI biases and hallucinations
Scenarios necessitating human intervention
Ethical considerations in AI integration
Tune in to explore how AI is shaping the future of emergency response.
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🚨 Exploring AI's Impact on Emergency Dispatch 🚨
In TiPS Episode 25, Fletch sits down with ChatGPT 4.5 to discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence in Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems. They examine how AI can assist with real-time translations, efficient call routing, and enhancing situational awareness, while also tackling challenges like maintaining empathy and mitigating biases.
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Join Fletch as he interviews ChatGPT 4.5 about the integration of AI in NG911 emergency dispatch systems. Discover how AI can revolutionize emergency response through real-time translations, improved call triage, and more.
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🚨 New Episode: TiPS Ep. 25 0523 Fletch interviews ChatGPT on NG911🚨
WHAT DOES AI THINK OF ITSELF?!
Fletch interviews ChatGPT 4.5 on AI's role in NG911 emergency dispatch—covering real-time translation, call triage, empathy, and ethics.
#AI #NG911 #EmergencyDispatch #TiPSPodcast



Wednesday May 21, 2025
TiPS Episode 25 0521 Maps That Matter Teaming Up IoT and Public Safety
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
On today's episode of TiPS, Fletch breaks down the powerful collaboration between IoT-enabled private facilities and first responders. Listen and level up your emergency response strategies as you learn how interactive digital floor plans and live data sharing are reshaping emergency management.
NG911 is enabling the next era of Public-Private Collaboration! IoT-powered buildings, along with NG911 public safety deployments, are creating more innovative, faster emergency responses. Don't miss this exciting super-tech of the future on this latest TiPS episode!



Monday May 19, 2025
TiPS Episode 25 0519 Houston – We have a Connection - From SPACE!
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
When the going gets tough—and the cell towers go dark—satellite communications step up for emergency response. Join Fletch as he unpacks how satellite internet works, the real cost (and ROI) for public safety, new deployments like United Airlines, and whether “internet from space” is ready to be your agency’s next lifeline. Quirky, candid, and packed with actionable insights for anyone in NG911, PSAPs, or emergency management. And some lessons learned for commercial communications as well. Internet, and connectivity from SPACE is here!



Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
🎙️ AI Lie Detectors in PSAPs – Science, Snake Oil, and SurveillanceCan AI really spot a lie on a 9-1-1 call? Some startups say yes. Critics say "you’ve got to be kidding." In today’s TiPS episode, I unpack the promises and pitfalls of AI-powered deception detection in PSAPs—and what happens when machine learning meets life-and-death decisions.From call triage bias to privacy red flags, this tech could help… or harm. 🔍 Let’s separate science from science fiction.🎧 Listen now: 911tips.com #NG911 #EmergencyCommunications #PublicSafety #AIin911 #TiPS #911inform #FirstResponders #Dispatch



Wednesday May 14, 2025
TiPS Episode 25 0514: The EYES Have It: In Building Video for 911
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
👁️ Real-time video access for 9-1-1? YUUUUP!
It’s here—and it’s changing the way we respond to emergencies.In Episode 25 0514 of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch dives into how 911inform’s Patented process for linking 911 calls from MLTS or Cellular phones automatically with their in-building video dashboard lets dispatchers verify threats, escalate smarter, and help minimize or prevent the recent rash of SWATTING chaos.
🎧 Listen below or see all of our episodes on http://911tips.com#NG911 #EmergencyResponse #SwattingPrevention #911inform #PublicSafetyTech #SituationalAwareness #FletchTiPS