"NG9-1-1"
Next Generation 9-1-1 Staffing
June 13, 2016There is an immediate need to update the input data used in present-day staffing formulas.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Draft NG9-1-1 Emergency Incident Data Document
June 6, 2016The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is seeking comments on a Candidate American National Standard (ANS) that provides standardized information exchange between systems.
Read full articleNational 911 Program Presents Free “State of 911” Webinar Event June 21
May 26, 2016State and local 9-1-1 professionals, federal agency representatives and other 9-1-1 stakeholders will participate in a “State of 911” Webinar, followed by a question and answer session, presented by the National 911 Program, Tuesday, June 21 from 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time.
Read full articleThe PSAP of Tomorrow
May 3, 2016At times, there seem to be more questions than answers, but one thing is certain: The roles of telecommunicators will be as crucial in the future as they are today, if not more.
Read full articleCommissioner Rosenworcel Joins Stellar Broadband Summit Program
April 28, 2016APCO is pleased to announce that FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will join us at the Public Safety Broadband Summit in…
Read full articleNational 911 Program Presents Free “State of 911” Webinar Event April 12
March 23, 2016State and local 9-1-1 professionals, federal agency representatives and other 9-1-1 stakeholders will participate in a “State of 911” webinar and question and answer session, presented by the National 911 Program, Tuesday, April 12, from 12-1 p.m. EST.
Read full articleAPCO Applauds AT&T’s New Service That Supports NG9-1-1
February 29, 2016AT&T announced a new nationwide service designed to accelerate the adoption of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). According to the announcement, AT&T ESInet will be deployed in collaboration with West Corporation (formerly Intrado) to enable IP-based communications that allow 9-1-1 public safety answering points (PSAPs) to route more detailed information more quickly and receive data such as pictures and video.
Read full articleAPCO Statement on FCC Chairman Wheeler’s Call for Funding to Modernize the Nation’s 9-1-1 System
November 23, 2015Today, in an Op-Ed in The New York Times, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler called on Congress to provide funding assistance to state and local government 9-1-1 authorities for the transition to “Next Generation 9-1-1” technology. As Chairman Wheeler rightly pointed out, the nation’s 9-1-1 system is in dire need of upgrading to technology that will provide the features necessary to best ensure the safety and security of the general public and emergency responders.
Read full articleNational 911 Program Presents Free “State of 911” Webinar Event December 15
November 19, 2015State and local 911 professionals, Federal agency representatives and other 911 stakeholders will participate in a “State of 911” webinar and question and answer session, presented by the National 911 Program, Tuesday, December 15th from 12-1 p.m. Eastern Time.
Read full articleNG 9-1-1 PSAP Life Cycle Assessment to Be Completed by Federal Engineering for the State of Minnesota
November 12, 2015The State of Minnesota has awarded federal Engineering, Inc. (FE) a contract to assist the State and local PSAPs with planning for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1). FE will perform a NG 9-1-1 PSAP Life Cycle Assessment to determine the current state of equipment technologies, the associated cost for upgrade and the frequency of replacement.
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