On September 21, APCO met with staff for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Rosenworcel to discuss several 9-1-1 issues.
Ex Parte: Next Generation 9-1-1, 9-1-1 Location Accuracy, Location-Based Routing (Chairwoman Rosenworcel)
Introducing APCO’s Fundamentals of Next Generation 9-1-1 Course: Shaping the Future of Public Safety Communications
APCO International announces the launch of its highly anticipated course, the Fundamentals of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). The course delves into key concepts critical for success, including interoperability, reliability, redundancy and cybersecurity.
Reply Comments: Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 Services
APCO Responds to Comments in FCC Proceeding on Next Generation 9-1-1
On September 8, APCO filed reply comments regarding the FCC’s proposed rules to facilitate the transition to NG9-1-1.
APCO Files Comments in FCC Proceeding to Facilitate the Transition to Next Generation 9-1-1
On August 9, APCO filed comments with the FCC regarding proposed rules to facilitate the transition to NG9-1-1.
Comments: Facilitating Implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 Services (
The Ground Truth: Perspectives of 9-1-1 Center Leaders
APCO’s Chief Counsel Jeff Cohen led a discussion with a panel of 9-1-1 center leaders on the impact of evolving technology in the emergency communications center (ECC).
Federal Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1
Members of the Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition – a group of associations representing 9-1-1, fire, emergency medical, and law enforcement professionals – discussed their efforts to secure bipartisan support for legislation to enable a nationwide upgrade to NG9-1-1.
Legislative and Regulatory Issues Impacting APCO Members
APCO’s Government Relations team provided an overview of some of APCO’s top advocacy priorities. The presentation featured updates on the progress of important legislative issues, such as securing federal funding for Next Generation 9-1-1, establishing health and wellness resources for 9-1-1 professionals, and APCO’s efforts to reclassify public safety telecommunicators at the federal level.
Update from NTIA
Mike Dame from NTIA’s Office of Public Safety Communications provided updates on efforts related to NG9-1-1 and lessons learned from the most recent 9-1-1 grant program.
Ex Parte: Next Generation 9-1-1 (draft NPRM)
Comments: Location-Based Routing for Wireless 9-1-1 Calls (NPRM)
APCO’s Definitive Guide to Next Generation 9-1-1
Comments: Location-Based Routing for Wireless 9-1-1 Calls
Ex Parte: Location-Based Routing (draft Public Notice)
Comments: Petition for Rulemaking on Next Generation 9-1-1
House Committee Passes Major Next Generation 9-1-1 Funding Legislation
On September 15, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed legislation that includes a $10 billion grant program for deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1. This landmark legislation promotes many key principles championed by APCO and its partners in the Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition.
APCO Applauds Federal Proposal to Provide $15B for Next Generation 9-1-1 Grants
Today, members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee introduced the LIFT America Act, an infrastructure bill that includes $15 billion for the deployment and implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) throughout the country. The NG9-1-1 provisions (section 15001) adhere to principles established by APCO and its partners in the Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 […]
