2023 Key Enacted 911 Legislation
The legislation listed below includes key enactments related to the 911 system in 2023, such as administration, fees and funding, 911 telecommunicator reclassification and Next Generation 911 (NG911).
KaneComm Marks the 56th Anniversary of 9-1-1 (AL)
February 16, 1968, history was made in Haleyville, Alabama, with the
inaugural 9-1-1 call, marking a transformative moment for emergency
response in America.
A year after launching, El Cajon touts success of region’s first 911 overhaul program (CA)
Heartland Fire & Rescue launched a pilot program in 2023 to make its emergency medical system more efficient by diverting some 911 calls to nurses.
Through the El Cajon Community Care program, callers not in life-threatening situations can choose to be transferred to an American Medical Response nurse navigator, who helps them access the appropriate level of medical care.
Former Allegheny County dispatcher indicted in federal child porn investigation (PA)
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — A former Allegheny County emergency dispatcher has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection to a child porn investigation.
Robert Bookshar is in federal custody after being indicted on 20 counts of sexually exploiting minors.
SENATOR TED BUDD TO SERVE AS CONGRESSIONAL NG911 CAUCUS CO-CHAIR
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, February 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Next Generation 9-1-1 Institute (NG9-1-1 Institute or Institute) is pleased to announce that Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has agreed to serve as the Co-Chair of the NG911 Caucus. Senator Budd’s Co-Chairmanship will be formalized as part of the Institute’s Annual 911 Honor Awards held the evening of February 27, 2024 in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill.
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FirstNet Authority, AT&T Announce 10-Year Investment to Transform America’s Public Safety Broadband Network
First Responder Communication Stay at the Forefront of Innovation with 5G Upgrades, Coverage Enhancements, and Mission-Critical Services.
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