MAY 2023 - Blues Vol 39 No. 5

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AROUND THE COUNTRY yrs. Communication coverage wherever you are! SPRINGFIELD, OH. Springfield Township police officer Timothy J. Unwin, a former Hamilton patrol officer, died in a double-fatality accident early Friday morning in North College Hill in Ohio. Unwin was responding to “an officer needs assistance” call. Police Chief Rick Bley said in a press conference the 31-year-old was responding just after midnight to assist when the crash occurred. “This is an extremely emotional and sad day for the family and friends of the two men who died, as well as the entire Springfield Twp. Police Department and for our community as a whole,” Bley said.The chief said the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident and identified the other driver as 50-year-old William Dunson. Unwin had been a Hamilton police officer for nearly two years, being appointed to the job on Aug. 5, 2019, according to the department. He resigned in May 2021 to take the job with Springfield Twp. Unwin completed his OPOTC police officer training in 2016, two years after graduating from Cincinnati State. He is also a 2009 graduate of Harrison High School. Hamilton Avenue was closed between Clovernoll Drive and Centerridge Avenue near Ronald OFFICER TIMOTHY J. UNWIN Reagan Highway in North College Hill for about five hours as crews worked to clear the scene. WCPO reported Unwin’s cruiser was “almost unrecognizable,” and the other vehicle was also heavily damaged. Hamilton Police Chief Craig Bucheit said the community’s thoughts are with all impacted. “While Tim’s time here was brief, his impact was significant in terms of the lives he touched and the many relationships he forged,” he said. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost offered his condolences to Unwin’s family, fellow officers, and the Springfield Township. “Civil society depends on selfless sacrifice, sometimes the ultimate sacrifice,” he said. “ We should never take their service for granted.” Skymira GoKIT Overview Extend your radio network with satellite coverage so you can send and receive push-to-talk communications from anywhere. Skymira’s GoKIT serves as a virtual radio repeater uniting the convenience of two-way radios with the coverage of IP networks. Use the GoKIT with your existing portable or mobile radios for reliable comms and GPS location tracking wherever you go. Benefits 22 The BLUES The BLUES 23 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Eliminates network gaps Works over any IP network including Satellite/LTE/FirstNet/Fiber/ISPs Integrates into existing LMR systems Provides GPS tracking Creates seamless interoperability Connects radios and smartphones Uses unlimited, flat-rate satellite PTT Increases safety and efficiency Features ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Works with UHF, VHF, and 700/800 MHz Compatible with P25, DMR, NXDN, and Analog Ultra-compact, Class 12 BGAN terminal AES-256 encryption Redundant automatic network failover Runs off a 12v plug Robust, durable hardware Rugged Pelican case on wheels Amphenol mil-spec connectors Optional vehicle roof mount Deploys in minutes Primary Use Cases ● ● ● ● ● ● Remote areas Disaster zones Trucks and vehicles Large buildings Changing job sites Wherever you need reliable PTT Need a portable network for your radio? Request a demo today! www.Skymira.com | +1 203.987.3336 For More Information/Contact Brian Martin 832-696-2001 Martin.B@skymira.com www.Skymira.com