Real-world experience matters when evaluating the future of mission-critical communications. Join Montgomery County Fire and Rescue’s Mike Baltrotsky on Oct. 20 as we explore how LMR and LTE can work together to improve interoperability and resilience. hubs.li/Q04Bk3w20

We’re excited to welcome Jim Lake to MCP as a senior consultant. With more than 4 decades in public safety, Jim brings deep experience in emergency communications, operations, workforce wellness, accreditation, and modernization. Welcome to the team, Jim! hubs.li/Q04B7QcN0

The ECC workforce challenge is bigger than hiring. Leadership, training, wellness, facilities, compensation, and technology all shape retention and resilience. That is innovation that works. Explore Chapter 6 of MAPS®: hubs.li/Q04zY9Gy0 #PublicSafety

A statewide CJIS modernization replaced disconnected legacy systems with a cloud-hosted environment that gives authorized users faster, secure access to critical information. Processes that once took days or weeks can now take seconds or minutes. hubs.li/Q04zQ1Q90

Risk does not stay inside one department. MAPS® Chapter 5 looks at why public safety agencies need a more coordinated approach to governance, risk, and compliance. Innovation that works means fewer blind spots and clearer accountability. bit.ly/4jakdCt

Policies should evolve as the ECC does. Pat Weidel explains how accreditation can help centers keep policies current, improve consistency, and create a framework for continuous improvement. Innovation that works is structure that keeps pace with change. bit.ly/4zE4mkP

A cybersecurity incident exposed vulnerabilities in Saratoga County’s shared public safety technology environment. The County used the opportunity to build greater independence, stronger security, and a more resilient foundation for future modernization. bit.ly/4eie0kz

Butler County’s mobile data project had stalled. In this testimonial, Steve Beishouse shares how MCP helped navigate vendor roadblocks and move the project forward, putting real-time information into responders’ hands. Innovation that works. #PublicSafety #GovTech

This week, we’re focusing on Chapter 4 of our 2026 MAPS® report. Staffing, automation, alternative response, system complexity, and continuity planning are all reshaping ECC operations. Innovation that works means making those changes useful in practice. hubs.li/Q04yPM_C0

Courthouses may serve communities for 50 years. Their needs will not stay the same for 50 years. Adaptable spaces, modular infrastructure and scalable technology can help courts evolve over time. That is innovation that works. Read more: hubs.li/Q04yF6Rc0 #Courts #GovTech

Risk is easier to address before go-live. Bringing GRC into technology projects early can help agencies catch security, compliance, workflow, and continuity issues before they become costly operational problems. Worth revisiting: hubs.li/Q04ygZyq0 #Cybersecurity #GRC

LMR and LTE are increasingly part of the same public safety communications environment. Join MCP on Oct. 20 from 1–2 p.m. ET for a practical webinar on interoperability, resilience, secure network design, and integration planning. Register: hubs.li/Q04y4Zkx0 #PublicSafety

Policies only work if people can put them into practice. Jason Franks explains why change management and testing are essential to effective risk management. hubs.li/Q04xZs9D0 #Cybersecurity #GRC #RiskManagement

The new purpose-built center of Union County brings stronger technology, better situational awareness, more room to grow, and a more supportive environment for the people doing the work. Read the case study: hubs.li/Q04xVsl_0 #PublicSafety #NG911 #GovTech

Attending #IDEMIAUC2026 next Thursday? Join MCP’s Kathy Monfreda and Chuck Collins for a certificate class on Grant Writing: Leveraging NCHIP/NARIP. 📅 Sept. 24 🕤 9:30–10:30 a.m. 📍 Training Room #2 #2026IPSUsersConference #IPSUsersConference #CriminalJustice #Grants

Twenty-five years later, we still remember where we were. We honor the lives lost, the families who carry that loss, and the people who stepped forward to help when it mattered most. #PatriotDay #NeverForget

AI is reshaping cybersecurity, risk, and resilience. MCP’s on-demand masterclass shares practical strategies for governance, cyber risk, CJIS and NIST alignment, third-party and cloud risk, and incident readiness. Watch now: hubs.ly/Q04x9LlR0

When court technology fails, people feel it as a delay, a barrier, or a reason to question the process. MCP’s white paper explores how courts can modernize with purpose while strengthening access, resilience, transparency, and public trust. resources.missioncriticalpar… #GovTech

Some of the most important work happens quietly, behind the scenes, and even on holidays. This Labor Day, we’re grateful for the public-sector and mission-critical teams who help communities function, respond, and move forward. #LaborDay #PublicSafety #GovTech

A courthouse is not just where justice happens. It is part of how people experience justice. Heather Pettit explores how trauma-informed and human-centered courthouse design can support dignity, access, safety, and well-being. Read the blog: hubs.li/Q04wMKd60 #Courts