TiPS Today in Public Safety with Fletch

TiPS Episode 25 0818 – Dispatching from Orbit: Is 911 Ready for Lift-Off

Could the future of 911 be… out of this world? In this episode, we explore the potential of moving core emergency communications to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites — eliminating the need for vulnerable ground-based radio towers.

We break down:

• The orbital differences between GEO, MEO, and LEO
• How constellations like Starlink are already used in disaster recovery
• The advantages of satellite-based ECC connectivity
• Why mobile, portable ECCs could be game-changers for resiliency
• The challenges and reality checks before launch

No, we’re not strapping call takers into rockets (yet), but the concept of “dispatch from space” might not be science fiction for long.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation about the future of Public Safety communications.

#PublicSafety #NG911 #SatelliteCommunications #Starlink #DisasterRecovery #LEO

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Sneak preview of stories for week of 8/16 on TiPS!

🚨 For the week of 8/18 on TiPS: Today in Public Safety:

MONDAY 🚀 Satellites replacing radio towers?

WEDNESDAY 🐜 BabyBots swarming disaster zones?

FRIDAY 👀 Eye-tracking helping dispatchers focus?

Three episodes, three big ideas reshaping 911.

🎧 Weekly on Mon, Wed & Fri at 911tips.com

#PublicSafety #NG911 #EmergencyResponse

  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 0815 The Modern Day Era of 911 Technology Part 2 of 2

In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch continues the history of 911 technology with Part 2 — covering the broadband boom, the rise of VoIP, and how the internet threw Public Safety a curveball. Learn how nomadic devices broke the location model, why it took two decades to roll out NG911 i3, and how satellite and IoT connections are shaping the future of emergency response. Packed with humor, history, and hard-earned lessons, this is the must-listen sequel to Episode 25 0813 Part 1 of 2.

  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 0813 The Wild West of 911 1968–2000 Part 1 of a 2 Part Series

In TiPS Episode 25 0813, Fletch takes listeners through the first 30 years of 911 technology — from the historic first call in Haileyville, Alabama, to the rise of E911, the chaos of early cell phone calls, and the location headaches brought by VoIP. Blending humor with history, this episode makes complex technology easy to understand, even for those outside of public safety. Perfect for 911 professionals, technologists, and anyone curious about how our emergency number evolved.

Part 1 of a 2 Part Series

  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 0811- You Can’t Lie to Me: AI-Driven Behavioral Analysis for 911

Today, Fletch takes listeners inside the cutting-edge world of AI-driven behavioral analysis — technology that can spot deception in a 911 call faster than most humans can blink.

From micro-pauses to tone shifts, this episode explores how situational intelligence is giving public safety call takers a powerful new ally in the fight against fake emergencies, AI-enhanced swatting, and misleading callers.

With real-world examples, a dash of humor, I'll show you why this tech isn’t about replacing human intuition — it’s about supercharging it.

Don’t miss You Can’t Lie to Me: AI-Driven Behavioral Analysis for 911 on 911TiPS.com and on your favorite podcast platform.

  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 0808 - Feds Drop the Hammer on Swatting

🚨 The #DOJ just brought the hammer down on a swatter—with FEDERAL charges

In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch breaks down the federal conviction of Evan Strauss, a Virginia man who helped run a coordinated cyber harassment group called “Purgatory.” We’re talking cyberstalking, bomb threats, interstate swatting campaigns—all run from behind a screen and sent through encrypted apps.

This case marks a MAJOR federal response to a national threat—and sets the tone for how swatting must be handled moving forward.

🧠 Hear Fletch’s unfiltered take on:

• Why this is a win—but not the finish line
• What ECCs and PSAPs need to stay vigilant
• And how federal enforcement must evolve to keep up with this evolving threat

Topics Covered:

• Federal case details on Evan Strauss and “Purgatory”
• DOJ & FBI collaboration in swatting enforcement
• The rise of cyber-extortion and radicalized harassment
• Urgent need for national response protocols and AI triage tools
• What Public Safety leaders must do next

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#Swatting #911Tips #PublicSafety #FBI #DOJ #ECC #NG911 #CyberHarassment #CallTakerSupport #DigitalTerrorism #EmergencyComms

  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 0806 The Dissonance of 911 Dispatch

🚨 When a dispatcher answers the line, it’s not just a call—it’s a high-stakes puzzle with lives on the line.

In this episode, Fletch breaks down the intense mental tug-of-war call takers face during critical incidents: conflicting information, time pressure, emotional suppression, and the psychological toll of decisions made in seconds—with consequences that can last forever.

We dive deep into the science of cognitive dissonance, explore why emotional fatigue is real, and make the case for stronger mental health support, smarter AI tools, and cultural change in the public safety community.

If you’re a dispatcher, supervisor, trainer, or policy maker—this one’s for you.

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Topics Covered:

✔️ What “dispatch dissonance” really means

✔️ The invisible stress of split-second decisions

✔️ Why AI can’t (yet) replace instinct—but can assist

✔️ Call taker mental health and emotional suppression

✔️ Realistic training and the need for human support

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#911Dispatch #PublicSafety #MentalHealthIn911 #NG911 #CognitiveDissonance #DispatcherSupport #EmergencyComms #911TiPS #SplitSecondDecisions

  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 0804 - Data Ownership in Emergencies: Who Controls the Eyewitness Video?

🎥 Title:
Data Ownership in Emergencies: Who Controls the Eyewitness Video?

Episode:
TiPS: Today in Public Safety – 25 0806

Host: Mark J. Fletcher, ENP (@Fletch911)

📲 A panicked bystander captures a dramatic scene and sends it straight to 911. Helpful? Sure. But also… legally messy. Welcome to the NG911 era—where your call taker might be reviewing shaky cellphone footage that includes graphic trauma, background chaos, and oh yeah—someone who definitely didn’t sign a media release.

In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch tackles the thorny issues of eyewitness media ownership, FOIA vulnerability, AI-based triage, and the urgent need for national standards on public-sourced content in emergency communications.

Whether you’re a PSAP director, call taker, or just someone who’s ever asked, “Can I just send a video to 911?”, this one’s for you.

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⛑️ Key Topics Covered:

• NG911’s expanding media intake capabilities

• Who really owns public-submitted content?

• Legal gray zones: minors, faces, copyright, and consent

• FOIA risks and the reality of media being public record

• The emotional toll on call takers reviewing graphic content

• Why AI might be the next best teammate in the ECC

• NENA’s IRI (Incident Related Images) workgroup and what’s coming next

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#NG911 #PublicSafety #911Tips #EyewitnessMedia #FOIA #CallTakerSupport #AIin911 #NENA #EmergencyServices #TiPSwithFletch #IncidentMedia #DataOwnership

  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