Investing in Reliability: Looking Past the Price Tag in Critical Communications Procurement
For many public safety agencies, the thought of upgrading or replacing a Land Mobile Radio (LMR) or NG911 emergency communications system can be overwhelming. One of the biggest hurdles? “STICKER SHOCK”. Initial vendor quotes can [...]
TUSA Consulting Services Attends Sheriffs’ Association of Texas Annual Conference
TUSA Consulting Services had the privilege of attending this year’s Sheriffs’ Association of Texas Annual Conference in Fort Worth. It was an honor to connect with and learn from some of the finest law enforcement [...]
Honoring National PTSD Awareness Day
Today, on National PTSD Awareness Day, we pause to recognize and honor the invisible wounds carried by so many of our nation’s emergency services personnel. From dispatchers and paramedics to firefighters and law enforcement officers, [...]
TUSA Celebrates the Retirement of Lynn Smith – A Legacy of Leadership in Public Safety
TUSA Consulting Services extends our heartfelt congratulations to Lynn Smith, the esteemed 911/EMA Director of Habersham County, Georgia, on her much-deserved and well-earned retirement. With over 35 years of dedicated service in public safety, Lynn [...]
TUSA Consulting Services Attends 2025 Georgia Municipal Association Conference!
Over the weekend, the TUSA Consulting Services team proudly participated in the 2025 Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Annual Conference in the beautiful city of Savannah, Georgia! CEO Dean Hart was in attendance, engaging with municipal [...]
TUSA SPOTLIGHT – THE TUSA TEAM WELCOMES JULIE HEIMKES
We are beyond thrilled (and maybe just a little starstruck) to announce that Julie Heimkes has officially joined the TUSA Team! With 45 YEARS of trailblazing experience in Public Safety—yes, you read that right, FORTY-FIVE—Julie [...]
Cyber Awareness and Resilience: A Critical Priority for 9-1-1 Services
In today’s hyper-connected world, cyber threats are no longer limited to corporations and financial institutions. Public safety agencies — especially 9-1-1 emergency services — are increasingly becoming high-value targets for cyber criminals. As these systems [...]
TUSA ON THE MOVE
Senior Consultant Alan Talkington is packing his sunscreen, his sharpest polos, and a very detailed map of emergency communications acronyms—because he’s heading to the 2025 NENA Conference in sunny Long Beach, California! June 21–26 Location: [...]
Honoring the True Meaning of Memorial Day
We should never forget why we celebrate Memorial Day because it is a solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by countless men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It [...]
The Future of Emergency Communications: Convergence with LTE/Broadband and Starlink
In today’s rapidly evolving public safety landscape, reliable emergency communications are critical for ensuring swift response and effective coordination during crises. The convergence of traditional Land Mobile Radio (LMR) with LTE/Broadband solutions—augmented by satellite communications [...]
2025 Hurricane Season: Strengthening Emergency Communications Resilience
The 2024 Hurricane Season underscored the vulnerability of emergency communication systems, particularly Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and E911 services. Hurricanes Helene and Milton revealed critical weaknesses that Emergency Managers, E911 Directors, Public Safety Officials and [...]
Fiber Cut Disrupts 911 Services: TUSA Calls for Higher Standards from AT&T to Protect Public Safety PSAPs
In February 2025, TUSA Consulting Services conveyed how cell/fiber outages are becoming too common, negatively affecting the reliability of emergency communications—and this customer testimony verifies such argument. When a single fiber cut disrupted two Public [...]
TUSA SPOTLIGHT – LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI PROJECT KICKOFF
The only thing sweeter than kicking off this exciting project with the City of Lee's Summit was the cookies—thanks to Amy Zents from Motorola Solutions for the thoughtful snacks! TUSA Consulting Services is proud to [...]
TUSA SPOTLIGHT – Celebrating the Retirement of William Wright, Barrow County 911 Director
After 13 years of dedicated service with the Barrow County 911 Cener—and a distinguished career serving in several official capacities throughout the Northeast Georgia area— and great friend and colleague, William Wright retired as Barrow [...]
Consolidating 911 Centers into Regional PSAPs – Is this an option for your agency?
As emergency communication systems evolve, many public safety officials are evaluating whether consolidating 911 centers into regional Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) is the best path forward. While consolidation can offer significant benefits, it also [...]
TUSA Consulting Services Proud to Support the Heroes Behind the Headsets
TUSA Consulting Services was honored to serve as a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration Awards Ceremony, held on Friday, April 11, 2025. The event recognized the tireless efforts, [...]
