The 9-1-1 Association is proud to announce the commencement of planning for the first trans-continental interoperability testing event for next-generation NG9-1-1 and NG112 emergency calling.
This event will be realized through the union of NENA’s ninth Industry Collaboration Event (ICE 9) with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute’s (ETSI)…
HAMILTON, Ohio (WKRC) – In Butler County, Sheriff Richard Jones is taking every precaution to make sure the coronavirus doesn’t spread to inmates or jail staff.
Sheriff Richard Jones has increased staffing in the regional emergency communications center and activated the backup center. He’s also opened a coronavirus hotline as deputies here monitor the COVID-19 situation… READ MORE
This guidance applies to all first responders, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, and emergency management officials, who anticipate close contact with persons with confirmed or possible COVID-19 in the course of their work.
| As NENA continues to closely monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have developed a list of resources for members, chapters, and the greater 9-1-1 community.
NENA’s COVID-19 resource page contains items including PSAP-guidance documents, an EMD protocol, an on-demand webinar, event-planner assistance, health and hygiene best practices… |
More than two years after the 2018 attack at Broward County’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the Florida Legislature has approved a measure requiring a mobile panic alert system in all public and charter schools.
The legislation now goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.
The Senate unanimously approved the measure (SB 70) Tuesday evening. That follows action Monday night, where the measure was taken up and… READ MORE
BOISE, Idaho — Uber riders and drivers in Idaho will now be able to text 9-1-1 from Uber’s new in-app emergency button starting Tuesday. The feature is available everywhere in the state except Canyon and Latah Counties where the Text to 9-1-1 is not currently operating, according to an Uber press release.
The new feature will be part of the 9-1-1 Assistance button housed inside Uber’s Safety Toolkit. Riders and… READ MORE
