Mobile connectivity and internet of things key for public safety

It’s the age of the always-connected first responder. Police and fire departments, as well as emergency medical services, harness the “internet of things” daily to put new tools in the hands of first responders. Advanced public safety devices – such as dash and body cameras – provide real-time visibility into a team’s location and situation, and are helping responders take control of incidents faster and more effectively. As the demand for more mobile mission critical applications of these technologies grows, so too does the essential role of connectivity. One device that is necessary in the arsenal of tools is the mobile router. Here are a few ways IoT is changing how police, fire and EMS operate and how these technologies are putting lifesaving tools at their fingertips: