Immediate Past President Steve O’Conor Resigns from NENA Executive Board

by | Nov 2, 2011 | Comm Center News

Immediate Past President Steve O’Conor Resigns from NENA Executive Board

Wednesday, November 2, 2011  
Posted by: Chris Nussman
NENA President Rick Galway recently announced that Immediate Past President Steve O’Conor has accepted a job in the private sector and, in accordance with NENA’s bylaws, resigned from the Executive Board. “On behalf of the Executive Board, I thank Steve for his exemplary service to NENA,” said Galway. “He has been a valuable asset to the association for many years – first as a committee volunteer, then as a committee leader, and, most recently, on the Executive Board. I wish him the best in his new position and look forward to his continued involvement in other NENA activities.” O’Conor will remain as Chair of the Publications Committee. 

Article IV Section 2 of NENA’s bylaws states that, “[Executive Board] Officers may derive no more than 15% of their income from commercial activity connected in any way to the 9-1-1 industry.” The position of Immediate Past President will remain vacant until June of 2012 when President Galway assumes that office.

NENA Launches Public Safety SmartBrief

NENA Launches Public Safety SmartBrief

by | Sep 27, 2011 | Comm Center News

NENA Launches Public Safety SmartBrief

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  

NENA has launching a FREE e-mail news service called Public Safety SmartBrief. It will provide a weekly summary of news, trends, & updates on public safety issues – not just 9-1-1, but police, fire, & EMS as well. Public Safety SmartBrief brings you the news that really matters. Knowledgeable editors handpick key articles from hundreds of publications, summarize them, & provide direct links to the original sources. In other words, we do all the research & you get the latest news in your inbox or on your handheld device, absolutely free.Sign up now or read a sample issue.

National 9-1-1 Assessment Guidelines Public Comment Deadline Approaching

by | Sep 18, 2011 | Comm Center News

National 9-1-1 Assessment Guidelines Public Comment Deadline Approaching

Monday, September 19, 2011  

The National 9-1-1 Assessment Guidelines Working Group (NAGWG) requests feedback from 9-1-1 industry stakeholders on proposed guidelines that would serve as the basis for a statewide 9-1-1 program assessment process. All comments are due by Monday, September 26.

The National 9-1-1 Assessment Guidelines will serve as a comprehensive benchmark for statewide 9-1-1 systems to measure their progress as unique and important entities, and will help to facilitate a coordinated effort to advance 9-1-1 across the country. The Guidelines represent high-level functions that should exist within a statewide 9-1-1 system. Assessments will be used to provide recommendations for system enhancement and identify needs for resources to bridge gaps. Any assessment process that is established will be conducted on a voluntary basis.
The Guidelines are the result of a project of The 9-1-1 Resource Center, sponsored by the United States Department of Transportation’s National 9-1-1 Program,and were developed by the NAGWG using a consensus-based process. The NAGWG is comprised of 9-1-1 professionals that represent various segments of 9-1-1 from local and state government, national associations, and the industry.
The 9-1-1 Resource Center serves the 9-1-1 community through three key initiatives: an information clearinghouse, a technical and operational assistance center for state and local 9-1-1 authorities, and a national 9-1-1 profile database for compiling information that can be used to measure and report on the progress of 9-1-1. The 911 Resource Center, produced in partnership with 911.gov, is operated by L.R. Kimball, a CDI Company under cooperative agreement DTNH22-08-H-00224 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and supported by the National Emergency Number Association (NENA).