Steve shared his thoughts on the biggest trends in 9-1-1 technology, including the transition from analog to digital systems with Next Generation 9-1-1. Steve also discussed the role of public safety broadband in the emergency communications center (ECC) and the issues APCO is prioritizing to support telecommunicators.
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.
Interoperability Resources
Interoperability Standards
Project 25
ASAP to PSAP
Project 43: Broadband Implications for the PSAP
Unified CAD Project
VoIP and SIP Trunking
What Does Interoperable Mean in the Real World?
This article focuses primarily on communication tools such as land mobile radio (LMR) and computer aided dispatch (CAD) in addition to illustrating the overall need for an interoperability-based approach to any communications technologies intended for use by public safety.
