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Training Requirements for 9-1-1
January 15, 2010On the Thursday, Jan. 7, edition of The Today Show, NBC aired a story all APCO members and public safety telecommunicators should be aware of: “911 Emergency: Are Operators Ready for Your Call?” In this story, Jeff Rossen reported on a three-month investigation into the lack of national training standards for 9-1-1.
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Congress Called to Take Action
January 15, 2010A 700 MHz public safety nationwide broadband wireless network supporting both broadband voice and data will enhance interoperability in public safety emergencies requiring a multi-jurisdictional response. The September 2009 Draft of the National Broadband Plan calls for an eventual converged broadband voice and data network for public safety as a strategic goal.
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