Podcasts Technology Public Safety First, a FirstNet Authority Podcast Episode 59: FirstNet Provides Greater Mobility, Cost Savings for Michigan Police

Episode 59: FirstNet Provides Greater Mobility, Cost Savings for Michigan Police

Published: Sept. 29, 2021, midnight

The Grand Rapids Police Department in Michigan is a full-service law enforcement agency serving a largely urban community. Officers with the department began experiencing in-car computers slowing down and losing the ability to access systems and databases due to reduced bandwidth. Since switching to FirstNet, officers can access the software they need throughout the city, giving them greater mobility while providing cost savings to the department.