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Stop Diverting 9-1-1 Cell Phone Charges and Invest in the Next Generation of Emergency Response
In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) released recommendations for strengthening 9-1-1 services in New York. The report outlines the challenges counties face, exposes critical funding issues, and provides policy recommendations to build a stronger emergency communications system, including urging the state to end the diversion of 9-1-1 funds.