#EENA2020 Conference & Exhibition programme now available!
The moment has come and you can now find our programme online and register for the next EENA Conference & Exhibition (1-3 April 2020, Riga) – are you ready for it? Discover our programme The Conference programme is here! This year we bring you: A panel discussion on Tech Against Terrorism, with representatives from […]
Who is Who in the Public Safety Industry
Do you want to get a clear overview of public safety solutions available on the market? Looking for partners in the emergency services industry?
Discover the key players in public safety in our latest directory!
Emergency services call for stronger cooperation with tech companies
As tech companies are introducing safety features in their products, these well-intended advances are often developed without fully grasping the reality of emergency services. Many wearables, connected devices and more, now count with special built-in features that can detect emergencies and also communicate with emergency services. But these same emergency services are often not involved […]
Public Safety Groups OK Pact to Improve Emergency Communications Worldwide
Public safety organizations representing members in, Canada, the European Union, United Kingdom, and the United States today signed a first-of-its-kind agreement to work together to improve the emergency communications systems that serve nearly one billion people worldwide. Under the pact, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, Canada (APCO Canada), the European Emergency Number Association (EENA), […]
Integrating Search & Rescue drones in airspace
Learn how Croatian emergency services are using drones for good. In the past years, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs or drones) have become a valuable resource for emergency services. Despite their great potential to disrupt emergency response, the potential of drones risks to be hindered due to the limitations of airspace regulations. With plenty of other […]
Court of Justice of the EU rules that SIM-less calls to 112 should be located
The Court of Justice of the EU has released this morning an important judgement on interpretation of EU legislation regarding calls to 112. In its judgement, the Court estimated that calls made from phones without SIM-cards to 112 also fall under the scope of the requirements set out in article 26 of the Universal Service […]
EENA’s statement regarding 112 developments in Romania
On Thursday 25th July, in the Romanian city of Caracal, a 15-year-old girl called the 112 emergency number 3 times. She reported that she had been abducted and asked for urgent help. That help did not arrive until 19 hours later, at which time she was presumed dead. The suspect later told police that he […]
EU Commission pursues infringement procedures over 112 legislation
EU Commission launches infringement procedures towards Croatia, Czechia, Germany, Greece, and Spain after they failed to effectively implement the rules on accessibility and location of emergency communications.
EENA’s position on Greek 112 reform
EENA’s position on Greek 112 reform: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has vowed to make 112 and public warning fully operational by the end of this year.
How is AML deployed all over the world
AML Report Card published: development around the world There is no doubt of the importance of accurate location in responding to an emergency, as minutes or even seconds of delay in assistance can completely change a situation. But what happens when a person in an emergency finds themselves in an unfamiliar city, remote area, or […]