Dubois County Sheriff’s Office serves a small community of 42,000 people in southern Indiana. The department’s 23 deputies patrol a rural, forested area where coverage is scarce, and existing Wi-Fi strength left much to be desired. Because the department’s mobile hot spots weren’t providing the connectivity required, Sheriff Tom Kleinhelter began to look for a new solution. He learned of FirstNet—a network designed for the needs of law enforcement—from a neighboring Sheriff. Southern Indiana Sheriff’s Department Stays Connected with FirstNet How Dubois County Personnel Leverage the Network’s Reliable Connectivity His fellow Sheriff shared personal experience staying well-connected when servicing the Indianapolis 500—a popular racing event where connectivity is non-existent

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