We spoke with Tony Raimondo, who is the Deputy Chief of Police in a city in central Florida. He helped his department become the first agency in Florida to use Evertel, and through the years they have…
Evertel CEO Jeff Halstead recently interviewed Tracy Montgomery, the Emergency Manager in Surprise, Arizona. Tracy and Jeff worked together for years in law enforcement where Tracy rose to the ranks o…
Evertel CEO, Jeff Halstead, has been speaking with executives in cities that use Evertel to get their thoughts on policing. We hope it gives you insight into how other agencies are coping with these c…
You see it every summer: photos and videos of devastating storms producing hurricane-force winds, heavy rains, and severe flooding. You hear the stories of swift-water rescues and mass evacuations, no…
The strongest leaders in history, whether in public service or business, have shown the ability to communicate and connect with their audiences, especially in times of trouble. Crisis situations and h…
Our CEO Jeff Halstead has been speaking with executives in cities that use Evertel to get their thoughts on how policing is changing and to get a look at how they use Evertel. We hope it gives you ins…
Communicating within your own agency is difficult. Communicating with neighboring agencies can be even more difficult, especially during a community crisis. How do you communicate quickly in an effect…
The conditions and threats that arise during times of crisis require 1st responders to receive instant updates. Their safety relies on quick communication. With social media, online messaging, and tex…
Historically, crime rates have always risen during summer months throughout U.S. cities. However, experts expect the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to compound this year’s summer crime wave…
All across the country, one of the biggest operational challenges for police departments is to share critical information quickly. Simply put, this has rarely been possible. Adhering to the state and …
This week Evertel CEO Jeff Halstead talked with Brenden Espie, the Assistant Chief in the Surprise Fire Department.Assistant Chief Espie went into Air Force after high school and was stationed in…
Our latest installment in our Stories from the Street series is an interview with Tracey Miiller from the Arizona Humane Society. Tracey is the Field Operations Manager at the Arizona Humane Society a…
Evertel v. TeamsMicrosoft Teams is a well-known and oft preferred collaboration app for businesses; it offers communication pathways for virtual meetings, calls, and social activity. Its user intuitiv…
What is Collaborative Leadership? Collaborative leadership is a forward-thinking management style in which team members work together across sectors to make decisions and keep their organization adva…
Time is of the essence in almost every capacity, and crime tracking is no exception. Public safety alerts were designed to disperse information quickly and reestablish community safety as soon as pos…
The Challenge Across the nation, public safety agencies aicre experiencing staffing lows that approach crisis. Statewide police reforms, COVID-19, and low morale all contribute to this perfect storm …
Time is of the essence in almost every capacity, and crime tracking is no exception. Public safety alerts were designed to disperse information quickly and reestablish community safety as soon as pos…
First responders and public safety professionals know how to act fast during a crisis. For too long, though, they’ve lacked the modern communications platform that can live up to their own skillsets a…
Law enforcement professionals nationwide are using consumer messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, and iMessage on a daily basis. However, these apps can cause serious problems if they're being used on…
The Law Enforcement Today Radio Show featured Jeff Halstead, retired Chief of Police, Fort Worth PD—and Evertel Founder & President—in early 2022. The topics of discussion included the complex nat…
In the public safety sector, we tend to think that security is the priority for work-related messaging. That’s certainly one piece of the puzzle. But in reality, the critical part of law enforcement c…
