State denies request to release Next Gen 911 rollout plan, coordinators concerned counties will be on their own
The NYS Dept. of Homeland Security and Emergency Services denied 2 On Your Side’s FOIL request to see a copy of its Next Gen 911 plan.
House members introduce $15 billion NG911 funding bill
Key U.S. House members introduced bipartisan legislation that would provide $15 billion in federal funding to support 911 centers nationwide as they make the transition from legacy technology to an IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) platform.
Standalone legislation that had not been assigned a bill number as of Friday night, the “Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2023” was introduced by Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) and Richard Hudson (R-N.C.)—both of whom are members of the Congressional NextGen 911 Caucus.
Unpaid, Overworked and Understaffed, 911 Workers Complain of “Hostile Work Environment” (NJ)
Despite a rising chorus of complaints from the public, Jersey City’s 911 communications center continues to be mired in dysfunction. This is according to multiple employees of the Jersey City Public Safety Communications Center who, fearing retaliation, spoke to the Jersey City Times on the condition of anonymity. The Jersey City Times also reviewed internal emails.
New Orleans city council president questions 911 director over emergency responses (LA)
It was the most recent in a series of fumbled 911 calls that had the district’s executive director, Tyrell Morris, playing defense Tuesday before a joint City Council committee.
Augusta 911 Center receives award for excellence (GA)
Augusta’s 911 Emergency Communications Center has been awarded the prestigious Accredited Center of Excellence (ACE) certification by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAEDTM) for emergency fire dispatching. This achievement makes Augusta the 70th Fire ACE in the world and the only standalone 911 center in Georgia to receive the accreditation.
