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APCO Announces ANSI Approval of Revisions to Standard for Alarm Interface Data Exchanges
September 18, 2014Some highlights in the revision include the addition of data elements to accommodate the introduction of a Message Broker, a standardized list of message status terminology, an expanded list of alarm event types, and the capture of an alarm service organization name.
Read full article9-1-1 System Adds Automated Message to Discourage Hang-Ups
September 12, 2014Emergency call takers are hoping that a new automated message on the Colorado Springs 911 system will keep callers on the line when they do not receive an immediate response.
Read full articleE-911 Communications Equipment Pact OK’d
September 12, 2014Stephens County will buy about $1.37 million worth of new equipment for the E-911 department.
Read full articleSilent Key: Larry Britton
September 11, 2014It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Charleston County’s Radio Systems Manager Larry Britton Tuesday.
Read full articleAsnuntuck Community College Launches Public Safety Dispatch Program
September 9, 2014Asnuntuck Community College (ACC) has launched the Public Safety Dispatch & Continuing Dispatch Education (PSD & CDE) Program to ultimately yield a large pool of professionals in Connecticut with expertise in this area of public safety telecommunications.
Read full articleSilent Key: James “Jimmy” Allen Reed
September 9, 2014Honoring former president of the Kansas chapter of APCO
Read full articleMission Critical Partners to Study Feasibility of Statewide Esinet
September 9, 2014VITA is considering the implementation of an ESInet because it recognizes that there is an opportunity to improve 9-1-1 service delivery.
Read full articleAPCO Welcomes Announcement of New FirstNet Board Members
September 4, 2014Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced five new members of the FirstNet Board of Directors. Secretary Pritzker appointed Sheriff Richard Stanek of Hennepin County, Minnesota, Chief of Police Chris Burbank of Salt Lake City, Utah, former Vermont Governor James Douglas, Mayor Annise Parker of Houston, Texas, and technology executive Frank Plastina. Additionally, Secretary Pritzker reappointed Ed Reynolds, who is one of the board’s inaugural members.
Read full articleSilent Key: Robert B. “Red” Button
September 4, 2014“Red” Button was a public safety dispatcher, APCO member and trainer for the Mansfield Fire and Police Departments.
Read full articleNational 9-1-1 Program Office Announces National 9-1-1 Profile Database Open for 2013 Data Collection
September 2, 2014The data will help 9-1-1 administrators answer questions about how one state compares with others and to demonstrate the value of their state’s program.
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