TDOS: A Threat To Emergency Communication

TDOS (Telephony Denial of Service) is an ongoing threat to basic public safety communications. Information gathered from a multitude of jurisdictions continues to show that this kind of an attack remains a serious threat to public safety. Perpetrators identify a network and then flood it with incoming calls, tying up the network and blocking any […]

FCC: PSAPS Must Be Capable Of Receiving 9-1-1 Texts

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski addressing public safety officials in Arlington, VA. last month, spoke about the need to adapt to modern communication: “It’s time to bring 9-1-1 into the digital age.” Genachowski went on to say he would initiate a proceeding to gather public opinion how best to transition from current emergency communications […]

I Am a Veteran

This November, KOVA is honored to recognize the bravery of the veterans of the United States Military. I am a veteran. I sacrifice myself to protect you. To protect your mother, father, brother, sister and your way of life. I live to serve. I have said goodbye to my family for months at a time, […]

3 Online Public Safety Tips for National Cyber Security Awareness Month

In the current Internet age, information is flowing faster than ever before. While this increased access to information facilitates communication and the ability to stay up to date with world news, it does put users at risk for theft, fraud or other consequences of online activity. Due to the increasing risk of privacy online, the […]

How Smart Is Your Smartphone?

More than 90% of American adults own a cell phone, with two-thirds of those owning a smartphone. With so many smartphones in use around the country, Americans are taking advantages of the tools that smartphones offer them including navigation, text messaging and access to social networks. Have you ever thought of a smartphone being so […]

3 Essential Trick-or-Treating Public Safety Tips

Keeping the children of our community safe is one of the primary responsibilities of a parent and, on holidays such as Halloween, a common responsibility of the entire community. Halloween time is an exciting time of year for many people, especially children. Not only can they collect dozens of pieces of candy; they can dress […]

Public Safety Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Outside

Kids naturally love the outdoors, whether it be a park or a playground. However, with this comes the parental responsibility of ensuring that your kids are safe outside, and ensuring that they know some basic tips. Here are a couple of public safety tips that we at KOVA think would be a good idea for […]

Calling 9-1-1 Is Just the Beginning

In an emergency situation, Americans are taught to call 9-1-1. The standardized emergency number has a rather short history, but has quickly become the model of what to do when you need help. With a quick call, you can be sure a team will be dispatched to your location and provide you with whatever type […]

Public Safety Tips: Neighborhood Safety for Your Children

With the start of a new school year upon us, families may have moved to new cities over the summer. We at KOVA care about your child’s safety in the neighborhood, whether they walk to or from school, take the bus, or play outside when they get home. Here are some public safety tips to […]

I Am A Firefighter

KOVA is honored to praise the bravery and sacrifice of our nation's firefighters. I am a firefighter. I have seen burning death and devastation. I have seen walls crumble, roofs fall, peoples possessions perish. I have watched forests burn for days and nights. I know that fire is a living thing that eats and breathes, […]

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