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



Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
🔔 Ever wondered how emergency services can predict calls before they happen? Welcome to predictive analytics powered by NG911! In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch explores how data science, IoT, and machine learning are transforming emergency management. From understanding call patterns to operationalizing AI-driven insights, find out how your PSAP can become smarter and faster at saving lives. Don’t miss out—hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring the bell for updates!
📌 Connect with Fletch: • Social Media: @Fletch911 • TiPS Archives: http://911tips.com SPONSORED BY: @911inform
#PublicSafety #NG911 #PredictiveAnalytics #EmergencyManagement



Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Episode Preview or the week of 03-24
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
TIPS: TODAY IN PUBLIC SAFETY is hosted by Fletch, and sponsored by 911inform. Please enjoy this preview of the stories we've produced for this week.
911inform: Making Every Second Count - When it Matters Most™
We're the industry leader and proud to have implemented more 911 Geofences for Commercial Enterprises, Schools, and Hospitals than all other solutions on the market COMBINED.
Visit us at http://911inform.com or call Toll FREE 1-833-333-1911



Friday Mar 21, 2025
TiPS Episode 25 0321 Should Social Media Integrate Directly with NG911?
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Should social media posts trigger an automatic 9-1-1 response? On this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, @911inform's VP of Public Safety, @Fletch dives into the provocative question of integrating social media directly with #NG911. Could real-time emergency alerts generated by tweets and posts save lives—or would it create more chaos and compromise user privacy?
Join the conversation, subscribe, and follow @Fletch911 for more insights on the evolving public safety landscape!



Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Every second counts during a medical emergency—especially in assisted living and elderly care facilities. Traditional 9-1-1 systems often fall short in accurately pinpointing caller locations, putting elderly residents at risk. In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch discusses why implementing NG911 solutions is essential for eldercare facilities.
Discover how @911inform's #NG911 compliant data can provide pinpoint accuracy, integrate critical patient information, and ensure a rapid and informed emergency response.
🔔 Subscribe, like, and follow @Fletch911 on social media for more public safety insights!



Monday Mar 17, 2025
TiPS Episode 25 0317 Enhancing NG911 with Biometric Authentication
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
In this TiPS: Today in Public Safety episode, Fletch explores a new solution to the outdated process of verifying 9-1-1 caller locations. With more people working remotely and living mobile lives, traditional Caller ID verification no longer works effectively. Could biometric authentication and Hardware ID Tokens offer a reliable, secure, and accurate alternative? We discuss the potential of leveraging biometrics to validate the caller’s device and location, ensuring accurate dispatching of emergency services and reducing malicious practices like SWATTING.
Join the conversation, like, and subscribe for more insights on the future of public safety. Follow @Fletch911 for more updates.



Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Episode Preview for the week of 03/15
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
TIPS: TODAY IN PUBLIC SAFETY is hosted by Fletch, and sponsored by 911inform. Please enjoy this preview of the stories we've produced for this week.
911inform: Making Every Second Count - When it Matters Most™
We're the industry leader and proud to have implemented more 911 Geofences for Commercial Enterprises, Schools, and Hospitals than all other solutions on the market COMBINED.
Visit us at http://911inform.com or call Toll FREE 1-833-333-1911



Friday Mar 14, 2025
TiPS Episode 25 0314 - Feeding Realtime Crime Centers w/ 911inform IoT Data
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Discover how Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) are revolutionizing public safety by integrating advanced technology like AI-driven analytics, facial recognition, and real-time surveillance to proactively combat crime. Join Mark Fletcher (Fletch), ENP, VP of Public Safety at @911inform, on TiPS: Today in Public Safety as he explores how RTCCs operate, their workflow, and the immense value they offer law enforcement agencies.
Follow @Fletch911 on social media or visit https://911tips.com for more episodes!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment your thoughts below!
#RTCC #PublicSafety #EmergencyCommunications #911inform #TiPS



Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
TiPS Episode 25 0312 - The Gamification of Training for NG911
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Could emergency response training really benefit from gamification?
Absolutely! In today's TiPS: Today in Public Safety, @Fletch explores how next-generation NG911 data, combined with cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and immersive XR technologies, transforms traditional public safety training into an interactive and realistic experience. Discover why today's tech-savvy workforce thrives in these scenarios and how #gamification can significantly enhance readiness and effectiveness in the modern ECC/PSAP.
Remember to like, subscribe, and leave your comments and suggestions below! Follow @Fletch911 on social media for more insights into public safety innovation.