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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.
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Episodes
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
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
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:
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Real-time multilingual translation and transcription
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Efficient call triage and routing
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Enhanced situational awareness through multimedia data
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Simulating empathy in AI responses
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Addressing AI biases and hallucinations
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Scenarios necessitating human intervention
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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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#AI #NG911 #EmergencyServices #PublicSafety #ArtificialIntelligence
🚨 New Episode Alert: TiPS Episode 25 🚨
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.
🎧 Listen now: [Insert Link]
#TiPSPodcast #AIinEmergencyServices #NG911 #PublicSafety
🚨 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
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
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!
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
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!
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
Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
🎙️ AI Lie Detectors in PSAPs – Science, Snake Oil, and Surveillance
Can 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
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
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
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
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
🚨 New TiPS Episode! “RELIANT, RESILIENT, REDUNDANT – OH MY!” 🎙️
We take a step back and revisit the cloud craze. After examining the architecture and we stop nd ask: Did we solve anything? Or did we just shift all of our single points of failure skyward? ☁️
Here ar my TOP 5 things you need tp understand from your cloud provider, and it's NEVER to late to ask!
Tune in: [911tips.com] #NG911 #CloudFailover #EmergencyTech #TiPSwithFletch
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
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Remember juggling five remotes for your living room?
Now imagine that—but during an active shooter call. In this episode, Fletch draws the connection between tech clutter and dispatch overload—and shows how the platform for 911inform puts it all back in one place for schools, healthcare facilities or any large corporate campus environment.
Discover the power of a single pane of glass for lockdowns, situational awareness, and full-scale #NG911 Remote Control.
#NG911 #911inform #TiPS #PublicSafetyPodcast #CommandAndControl
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