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MCP in the News: Tennessee to Test Cybersecurity of Its Next Generation 911 Systems

This article originally appeared in StateScoop and can be viewed here.

Tennessee Emergency Communications Board to Focus on Enhancing Statewide Cybersecurity

 Assessment will help guide the state’s 911 agencies in increasing cybersecurity preparedness

State College, Pa., (July 29, 2020)—The Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (TECB), today announced a partnership with Mission Critical Partners (MCP), a leading mission-critical communications consulting and information technology (IT) support services firm, on a new project focused on assessing the cybersecurity status of the state’s 142 public safety answering points (PSAPs). When completed, the cybersecurity assessment will provide the PSAPs with an understanding of their baseline status and increased awareness of vulnerabilities.

MCP in the News: DETCOG Approves Disaster Operations Plan for Region

This article originally appeared in The Lufkin Daily News and can be viewed here.

MCP in the News: House Approves $12 Billion for NG911 Funding in Infrastructure Package, But Bill Unlikely to Pass Senate

This article orginally appeared in Urgent Communications. The online version can be viewed here.

MCP in the News: School of Hard Knocks: 911 Operations in the COVID-19 Era

This article, authored by Glenn Bischoff from Mssion Critical Partners, originally appeared in Urgent Communications. The online version can be viewed here.

Mission Critical Partners Launches the MCP Podcast Network

New informational offering features the firm’s subject-matter experts and other industry leaders exploring a wide range of timely topics pertaining to mission-critical communications

State College, Pa., (April 23, 2020)—Mission Critical Partners (MCP), a leading public safety consulting and information technology (IT) support services firm, today announced the MCP Podcast Network, an informational series that will explore timely topics related to mission-critical communications. Each episode will feature one or more of MCP’s 145 subject-matter experts and/or industry leaders, and will be moderated by Glenn Bischoff, MCP content specialist and former editor of Urgent Communications and Fire Chief magazines.

Mission Critical Partners Introduces Enhanced Cybersecurity Offering for the Public Safety Market

Subscription-based solution will provide public safety organizations with unmatched protection against ever-evolving cyber threats

State College, Pa., (April 16, 2020)—Mission Critical Partners (MCP), a leading public safety consulting and information technology (IT) support services firm, today announced the availability of its next-generation cybersecurity solution designed specifically for state and local public safety agencies. The suite of services, known as Mission-Critical NetPulse Secure ^SM, integrates best-of-breed cybersecurity features into one comprehensive solution designed to help such agencies reduce their vulnerabilities, defend against future attacks, and monitor and respond to security-related incidents confidently and quickly.

A Coronavirus Update from Mission Critical Partners

To our clients, partners and friends:

Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 outbreak. Our hearts go out to anyone in the community who may be affected. The welfare of our professionals, our clients and the communities in which we work is of utmost importance to us.

MCP in the News: Local Governments, Google Band Together to Fix 311

An article recently posted by Government Technology,  discusses how a group of local governments and search engine giant Google have partnered up to create National 311 Day.

MCP in the News: CEO Kevin Murray Discusses Acquisitions, Vision with Urgent Communications

Last week, MCP Chairman and CEO Kevin Murray, talks about the MCP's three acquisitions during the past 18 months, as well as how the additional expertise is designed to better position MCP to help advise 911 centers making the transition from voice-only operations to workflows that also integrates multimedia, including data and video.

MCP in the News: Project StoryComm Receives Strong Reviews

Mission Critical Partners is supporting the design, procurement and implementation of a $11 million land mobile radio (LMR) system upgrade in Story County, Iowa. The Iowa State University and Ames police departments have gone “live” on the new StoryComm communications system, a full-scale upgrade to improve service reception and enhance emergency communication countywide.

MCP In the News: University Police Continue to Upgrade Campus Cameras

Mission Critical Partners is supporting an emergency response initiative at California State University - Fullerton, in Fullerton, Calif., analyzing on-campus cameras and their effectiveness. The goal of the project is to look at areas on campus with the greatest need and provide guidance for security updates, said Mike Miller, MCP business development manager and a CSUF alumnus.