Telus, Peel Regional Police partner to advance use of 5G tech for first responders

REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF PEEL – Telus and Peel Regional Police Service (PRP) announced today they have signed a memorandum of understanding “to advance 5G innovation and deploy technologies that will keep our communities safe,” a Telus press release says. “This association will support mission critical communications, protect the well-being of communities and connect first responders quickly and efficiently with members of the public in emergency situations,” the release explains. The collaboration between the two organizations will begin immediately “with the goal of connecting individuals in crisis with virtual mental health services and equipping first responders with improved multimedia tools and...