Hey, it’s Fletch — ENP and founder of Fletch911 Consulting LLC — with your weekly look ahead at what’s coming up on TiPS: Today in Public Safety!

🚨 Here’s what’s on deck this week:

🔹 Monday, October 20:

We kick things off with a look at autonomous vehicles in Public Safety — specifically how self-driving medical response units could reshape the way patients are transported and care is delivered in the field.

🔹 Wednesday, October 22:

Get ready to launch — literally — as we dive into Swarm Drones as First Responders in NG911. These AI-driven fleets could change the entire rhythm of response as we know it.

🔹 Friday, October 24:

We’ll wrap the week with a thought-provoking episode on why “Speaking AI” is becoming an essential skill for 9-1-1 professionals. From dispatch commands to AI-assisted workflows, language is now the new interface.

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Thanks for watching, and if you’re in Public Safety… thanks for what you do, every day.

#PublicSafety #911 #NG911 #AutonomousVehicles #Drones #AI #FirstResponders #Fletch911 #TiPS #EmergencyCommunications

It’s spooky season at the PSAP, and this week we’re patching more than pumpkins.

This episode is perfect for PSAP managers, IT staff, and anyone who’s ever said, “We’ll patch after the holidays.” Do yourself a favor DON'T WAIT.

In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch explores a rising cybersecurity threat that doesn’t depend on malware or brute-force hacks — it depends on YOU.

Discover how artificial intelligence scams are targeting ECCs and PSAPs through cloned voices, deepfake video calls, and synthetic citizens. Fletch explains how these social-engineering attacks function, why emergency-communications centers are key targets, and what “human firewall” strategies every agency should be implementing now.

🎧 Listen for practical tips that turn your skepticism into your strongest defense — because in public safety, you can’t afford to take every call at face value.

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Can blockchain really improve 9-1-1 security? 

In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch explains how the Blockchin distributed-ledger technology is used to revolutionize the way PSAPs track and share incident data.  You'll learn what blockchain actually is (it's NOT just for crypto-currency) why public-safety networks absolutely need it, how it fits perfectly with NG911 EIDOs, and what challenges lie ahead. 

From data integrity to digital evidence chains, you'll leave with a better understanding of what blockchain is — explained in understandable terms without the geeky buzzwords and jargon. Remember to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, and catch all of the TiPS Episodes at http://911TiPS.com. Check Fletch's Blogs at http://Fletch.TV and follow along on Social Media @Fletch911. His professional services website is http://Fletch911.com.

In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch examines the increasing legal and ethical concerns surrounding AI-powered automatic dispatch. What happens when your smart system acts before a human does — and gets it wrong? From false alarms and over-dispatches to data privacy, bias, and liability, this episode examines the real-world consequences of entrusting machines solely with life-and-death decisions in public safety.

AI can accelerate response times and streamline operations, but it can also create new legal traps for agencies, vendors, and policymakers. Fletch breaks it all down with humor, and logical insight.

👉 Key Topics:

📢 Disclaimer: Fletch is NOT an attorney. This episode represents his personal opinions, and not legal advice or factual interpretation.

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NG911 i3 moves calls on IP;

A NENA i3 EIDO moves the facts that matter.

In this episode of TiPS, Fletch explains what to include, what to omit, and how to test handoffs between PSAPs, CADs, and field apps when implementing the NG911 EIDO.

He covers governance, privacy, and quick wins for both ECCs as well as commercial enterprise customers.

Inside this Episode:

#NG911 #911 #EIDO #i3 #CAD #RMS #PSAP #Interoperability  #Standards #Governance #Privacy #GIS #CallData

A practical walkthrough of vertical location in NG911: what Z‑Axis measures, how to translate altitude to a floor number, and why confidence and presentation matter. We cover building‑sourced GIS layers, active NENA guidance, and a checklist for enterprises to prepare data now.

Key topics in this episode:

Share this episode with your team and ask your building management what data exists today. Start a conversation with your PSAP/ECC about GIS layers and life‑safety assets.

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🔥 NEW EPISODE: GIS in NG911 🔥

Bad maps result in bad 911 calls. Good maps provide a faster, intelligent, safer response.

Check out my latest TiPS: Today in Public Safety podcast, where Fletch explains why GIS isn’t a side salad — it’s the main course for NG911 services, and why your network MUST have it in placea and it must be ACCURATE!

👉 Listen now: [911TiPS.com]

Today on 911tips.com: Green Channel 911.

In this episode, I’ll break down a practical and secure identity model for NG911:

Person–Device–Place (PDP)—and how it can fast-track trusted data while throttling swatting noise. We’ll cover playbooks, outage modes, equity, and what to pilot first. If you run a PSAP or connect enterprise systems to public safety, this one’s your roadmap.

This Podcast publishes every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY, and is streaming 24x7 at http://911TiPS.com

#NG911 #PublicSafety #Identity

Pumpkin Spice & Call Surges: Weatherproofing the ECC for Fall

🍂 As pumpkin spice season arrives, so do frosty mornings, dark commutes, and weather-driven spikes in 911 calls. From car accidents on icy roads to Carbon Monoxide alarms when the furnace clicks on, fall always brings its own “flavor” of emergencies.

In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch dives into how ECCs can weatherproof their operations with:

✅ Forecast-based staffing

✅ Duplicate call suppression

✅ AI-driven triage

✅ Remote & flexible call-taking

✅ Pre-messaging the public

✅ Wellness monitoring for dispatchers

Don’t let the first frost overwhelm your console—discover the strategies that keep your ECC running smooth while the weather runs wild.

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