TiPS Today in Public Safety with Fletch

TiPS Episode 25 0728 Come Together Over 911

👋 Rivalry? What rivalry.

In Episode 25 0728 of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, I explore how NENA and APCO are moving beyond competition toward a collaborative, mission-driven relationship.

From shared standards to shared speeches—and even a renewed membership or two—this shift is real.

🎧 Tune in and see how we’re finally getting on the same frequency: http://911TiPS.com

#NG911 #PublicSafety #NENA #APCO #TiPSPodcast #Leadership

  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/ ]

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TiPS Episode 25 0723 – Public Safety Gets On Track—Literally

In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch dives into NENA’s newly released Railroad Emergency Communications Information Document—a vital resource for ECCs nationwide.

With over 3,400 miles of track and 700+ grade crossings in New Jersey alone, this standard outlines best practices for location accuracy, multi-agency coordination, and responder safety in rare but high-impact rail emergencies.

🚨 🚂If your PSAP is anywhere near a train line, you need this.🛤️

 

🎧 Listen, learn, and upgrade your SOPs.

Remember to 👍LIKE and ✅SUBSCRIBE on 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

TiPS Episode 25 0721: The SWAT-BOT Revolution has Begun

💥 SWATTING 2.0 is real—and it’s scary.

Now it’s not just fake calls—it’s deepfake videos, screaming background audio, and AI voices that sound just real enough to be dangerous.

🎙️ In today’s episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch breaks down what happened at NENA 2025 and what your PSAP needs to do right now.

Listen and Subscribe here: [911TiPS.com]

#PublicSafety #Swatting #AI #911 #NG911 #PSAP

  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

TiPS Episode 25 0718 Legal But Lousey - Misleading Hotel Phone 911 Labels

Ever checked into a hotel, looked at the room phone, and saw something like “Dial 77911 for emergencies”?

Yeah… that’s a problem.

In this episode, Fletch breaks down why well-meaning but poorly labeled hotel phones are more than just annoying — they’re potentially dangerous. We dive into:

✅ What Kari’s Law and the RAY BAUM’S Act actually require

✅ Why “Dial 77911” can be legal — but still a really bad idea

✅ What happens when signage misleads guests in an actual emergency

✅ A real-world success story from NENA 2025 in Long Beach

✅ How you can advocate for safer emergency access — without dialing 911 to test it!

🎯 If you’re a hotel manager, public safety pro, or just someone who values not dying while traveling, this one’s for you.

📜 CFR Title 47, Section 9.5 isn’t optional — it’s federal law.

🧠 Don’t debate — educate.

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#TiPS911 #Karislaw #911 #PublicSafety #HotelSafety #NG911 #MLTS #RAYBAUMSAct #EmergencyCommunications 

  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

TiPS Episode 25 0716 - Ohio Governor Flips the NG911 Switch

Fletch here from TiPS: Today in Public Safety!

In this episode, we unpack Ohio’s massive Next-Gen 911 update: after testing the tech in 10 counties, Governor DeWine’s administration is expanding NG9‑1‑1 to 15 more.

🔔 What you’ll learn:
• How NG9‑1‑1 enhances call data—text, video, location.
• Why it took 10 pilot counties before going statewide.
• Which new counties are jumping aboard (and maybe yours!).
• Real‑world analogies—because we all like relatable stories.

Expect a mix of humor, clear examples (we’re talking pizza-order level simplicity), and serious respect for the people behind the 911 desk.

💡 Whether you’re a dispatcher, tech geek, policymaker—or just curious—this episode gives you the big picture in a fun, snappy way.

👍 If you enjoyed this, hit LIKE, subscribe, and share with anyone who cares about emergency response.

📬 Got ideas or questions? Drop them in the comments or reach out to Fletch911. Your topic could be next!

  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

TiPS Episode 25 0714 - LOCATION: Still the Holy Grail of Emergency Response

In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch dives into the high-stakes world of 911 location accuracy.

He explores how emergencies were simple with landlines, complicated by cell phones and number portability, and made messier by GPS limitations.

Learn more about PNT (Position, Navigation & Timing)—the technology BEHIND precise location—why satellites can sometimes be misleading, and how local, low-cost terrestrial beacons just might be the future of location accuracy.

Plus: how the FCC’s open NOI is your chance to influence policy! Whether you’re in Public Safety or just want to be safer, this episode is for you.

REMEMBER: Drop a comment, leave a Like ☑️, and if you’ve got a topic idea, reach out to 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

TiPS Episode 25 0711 Drone Wars: Tech - Risks and the Law

In this episode of TiPS, Fletch breaks down the latest in counter‑drone tech: from RF jamming and GPS spoofing to lasers, nets, and cyber-hijack tools.

We'll cover the practical Public Safety uses of the technology, go over some of the more hidden hazards that tag along as baggage—like signal interference and debris—and wrap it all up with a brief overview of the evolving legal landscape, and the empowerment of local agencies, that want empowerment.

We'll discuss the federal limits, the NYPD's request for a Presidential Executive Order granting local authority, and pending laws in Congress, such as the DEFENSE and SHIELD-U acts.

Tune in to stay ahead of the UAV curve, and remember to share, like, and subscribe!

  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

TiPS Episode 25 0709 SWATTING 2.0 and the Use of AI Deepfakes

In this TiPS episode, Fletch takes you inside the frightening world of Swatting 2.0—where generative AI makes prank calls terrifyingly real. We cover:

• How AI-powered voice cloning & deepfake video are being used to impersonate bosses, coworkers, and emergency dispatchers
• A chilling real-world case from Hong Kong where an AI video call stole money
• A live demonstration at NENA 2025 in Long Beach, where Bob Finney and Bud Hicks joined Fletch to showcase how easy it is to generate convincing emergency calls
• A proof-of-concept where two AI-run phones simulate a hostile call-taking scenario
• Why this marks a dangerous shift—and what Public Safety can do to respond

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  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