Mission Critical: Communicating When the Grid Goes Down with FirstNet President Jim Bugel
Episode #40 | 7 February 2023
For law enforcement, the importance of communications systems cannot be overstated. From conducting a search for a missing person in a remote area to trying to keep the peace after a disaster when the grid is down, law enforcement officers respond to all sorts of emergencies where functioning communications are critical. They need systems that are fast, reliable, and expansive.
On this episode of the Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes sits down with Jim Bugel, President of FirstNet, AT&T. Jim has over 25 years of experience in the wireless and wired telecommunications industry and an extensive background in public safety, national security, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness.
About Jim Bugel
Jim Bugel, President of FirstNet, AT&T. Jim has over 25 years of experience in the wireless and wired telecommunications industry and an extensive background in public safety, national security, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness.
As President of the FirstNet program at AT&T, Jim is committed to building upon their partnership with the First Responder Network Authority and continue delivering America’s best and highest-performing public safety network. These tools provide life-saving connectivity for public safety heroes, from hurricane recovery in Florida to wildfire response on the West Coast.
