Episode 40

February 07, 2023

00:29:32

Mission Critical: Communicating When the Grid Goes Down with FirstNet President Jim Bugel | Blue View Podcast

Hosted by

Patrick Yoes
Mission Critical: Communicating When the Grid Goes Down with FirstNet President Jim Bugel | Blue View Podcast
Blue View by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
Mission Critical: Communicating When the Grid Goes Down with FirstNet President Jim Bugel | Blue View Podcast

Feb 07 2023 | 00:29:32

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Show Notes

For law enforcement, the importance of communications systems cannot be overstated. From conducting a search for a missing person in a remote area to trying to keep the peace after a disaster when the grid is down, law enforcement officers respond to all sorts of emergencies where functioning communications are critical. They need systems that are fast, reliable, and expansive.

On this episode of the Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down with Jim Bugel, President of FirstNet, AT&T. Jim has over 25 years of experience in the wireless and wired telecommunications industry and an extensive background in public safety, national security, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness.

 

00:00 – Intro

00:50 – About Jim Bugel

03:55 – FirstNet’s Role in Public Safety

07:48 – Responding to a Major Event

11:40 – FirstNet on Your Personal Phone

15:26 – Status of FirstNet Buildout

18:00 – The Future of FirstNet

21:21 – How the System Actually Works

23:23 – Not Just a Network

28:00 – Final Thoughts

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