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Today, we pause to honor and thank all U.S. veterans for their selfless service and sacrifice in defense of our nation. Your courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us every day. From all of us at TUSA Consulting Services — thank you for your service.

Today, we honor 250 years of courage, commitment, and sacrifice by the men and women who have earned the title Marine. A special salute to our very own Marine Corps veteran, Alan Talkington, for his dedicated service to our nation and continued commitment to excellence here at TUSA Consulting Services. Semper Fi, Marines — and thank you for 250 years of defending freedom!

TUSA Consulting Services is proud (and still slightly sore from go-karting) to announce the successful completion of our 2025 Annual Business Meeting, held October 27–30, 2025. This year’s meeting was jam-packed with insight, innovation, and a healthy dose of hilarity. Over the course of the week, our team had the privilege of hearing from several outstanding guest speakers who shared the latest technological trends shaping the future of emergency communications. Our very own Senior LMR Consultants, Rebecca Norwood and Jeff McNally, delivered top-notch presentations that left everyone impressed and inspired. Rounding out the knowledge sessions, Senior 911 Consultant Julie Heimkes [...]

Wishing all our clients, partners, and first responders a safe and spooktacular night! As our communities enjoy the fun and festivities, let’s remember to keep it safe for our children out trick-or-treating tonight. Thank you to all who help protect and serve—your dedication keeps every neighborhood a little brighter (and less spooky)!

On this National First Responders Day, we pause to recognize the bravery, resilience, and selfless commitment of the men and women who answer the call—day and night, in moments of crisis and calm alike. Whether its firefighters charging into danger, law enforcement officers safeguarding our communities, EMS professionals saving lives on the roadside, or 911 dispatchers providing a lifeline through a voice on the line, first responders embody courage in its purest form. Their work often goes unseen, their sacrifices unspoken—but the lives they touch and the safety they provide ripples through every community across this nation on a daily [...]

This year’s Children’s Fun Fest is about to get a serious upgrade — and maybe a little spooky. With the help of TUSA CEO/Owner Dean Hart and Habersham County Interim 911 Director Melanie Bellinger, this year’s festival promises “loads of tricks, treats, and maybe a few radio waves of fun. “We’re thrilled to support the children and families of Habersham County,” said Hart. “This event is about community, connection, and making sure every kid leaves with enough candy to power a small 911 console.” So, grab your costumes, your candy bags, and maybe a spare radio — because TUSA Consulting [...]

TUSA Consulting Services proudly joins communities across the nation in celebrating National Fire Prevention Week 2025. This annual event honors the dedication and heroism of firefighters and first responders who work tirelessly to protect lives and property. As public safety consultants, TUSA recognizes that fire prevention begins with strong emergency communications, proactive planning, and community awareness. Our team is proud to support fire departments, emergency managers, and local governments in building safer, more connected environments. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme reminds us that fire safety is everyone’s responsibility — from the first spark of awareness to the critical coordination [...]

TUSA Consulting Services is proud to announce that Senior Consultant Alan Talkington and many of our dedicated TUSA Team members are hard at work in Paulding County, Georgia. Our team is collaborating with Motorola Solutions through the most critical testing phase to ensure full system coverage and the successful delivery of a state-of-the-art P25 Phase II emergency radio system. This system is designed to provide Paulding County’s first responders with the dependable emergency communications they need when it matters most — because every second counts and Public Safety Must Be Able to Communicate! A big thank you to our TUSA [...]

Emergency communications systems—including Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Next Generation 911 (NG911)—form the backbone of public safety operations. Yet, too often, agencies react to obsolescence instead of proactively planning for technological evolution. Rising costs, aging infrastructure, and the complexity of multi-agency coordination make upgrades a significant challenge. For Emergency Services Directors, Police and Fire Chiefs, Sheriffs, City/County Leaders, and the citizens involved, the solution lies in creating long-term funding strategies. This article provides a roadmap for developing a 5-, 10-, and 15-year strategic investment plan for emergency communications. Why Strategic Planning Matters LMR and NG911 systems are no longer just [...]