NEXT GENERATION

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• NEXT GENERATION
• 911

2008
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Also Referenced as NG 911
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Next Generation 911NG 911

• Next Generation 911 is being presented by the
  NPSTC Technology
• Education Working Group
• The group is made up of six interested parties
  from across the country.

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Next Generation 911NG 911

• Current 911 does work. However, the platform is
  from the 1970s.
• We must keep up with current technology if we
  want to remain proactive with our communities.
• Remember your community is
• The Eyes and Ears to Public Safety.

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Next Generation 911NG 911

• Today, you can call 911 from any local phone line
  
• and get a Local 911 Operator.
• The phone number, a general vicinity of the
• caller, whether its a residence phone, pay
• phone, or cell is identified.
• With NG 911, it will be different..

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What is Next Generation 911 ?
What does it mean to you ?
How does it differ from current 911 ?
Lets find out more about NG 911
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Next Generation 911System of Systems

• Defined by NG911 initiative, NG911 is
• expected to be an interconnected system of
• local regional emergency services
• networks.

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Next Generation 911NG 911

• Current 911
• Provides voice calls via telephone
• Minimal data with call at best caller ID
  location
• No long distance 911 access
• Transfers 911 information only from a 911 transfer

• NG 911
• Will support voice, text, or video emergency
  calling from ANY communications device via
  Internet-like networks
• Send advanced data EX from a medical alert
  system
• Long distance transfer
• Transfers caller information from any source

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Next Generation 911NG 911

• NG 911 will be supported by VOIP
• Voice
• Over
• Internet
• Protocol

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Next Generation 911NG 911

• When your agency upgrades to the NG911, you
• will receive calls from home phones, cell
• phones, Internet call, video stream, or from
• ANY Internet-like technology the platform can
  read.
• You will be able to receive calls from Out of
  your
• Local Area.
• You can also receive calls from other
• 911 Centers
• Long Distance or Local

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Next Generation 911

• With Internet Protocol (IP) open architecture,
  NG911 systems
• will be able to route calls throughout the
  Nation.
• These types of enhancements are vital to our
  success. We can be Independent or we can
  Coordinate our approach in transitioning to NG
  911.

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Next Generation 911

• An Independent approach would be
• piecemeal or being stand alone. Either
• way, different PSAPs would have
• inconsistent or incomplete 911 capabilities and
  functionalities.
• Opportunities for sharing costs, infrastructure,
  and services with other 911 authorities would be
  limited.

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Next Generation 911

• A Coordinated approach would be a uniform,
• guided approach by Regional or State
• Authorities which could meet a consistent set of
• nationally accepted NG911 requirements and
• standards.
• PSAPs would have coordinated functions and
• interconnection.

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Next Generation 911NG 911

• We have choices
• A 911 Center, a County, the 911 Team, you can
  own the switch that will operate the incoming
  call regardless of technology
• OR
• The vendor can place the switch on their end
  and continue to provide upgraded technology on
  incoming calls

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Next Generation 911NG 911

• At this time, much talk is happening on this
  topic.
• Grant Funding is available to help your Agency
  County, Region, or State start the process.
• It is wise to have a plan in place. As you get
  more involved with NG911, you will find new ideas
  that can make a difference in your community.

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Next Generation 911

• Contact your 911 Administrator if you are
• not aware of NG 911 and what the future
• will bring.
• You can also find out more by going to the
  National Emergency Number Association (NENA)
  website.

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Next Generation 911NG 911

• There is a lot of work to be done.
• Topics of concern
• Standards must be developed
• Vendors should be willing to develop what the
  user needs
• Upgrades to current 911 infrastructure
• Your enthusiasm and excitement about NG911

Will you or your agency become involved?
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NG 911 Presentationbought to you by NPSTC
Technology Education Working Group

• Group Lead
• Steven Devine-BearingPoint
• Team Members
• Pam Montonari Pinellas County Florida
• Patti Broderick Orange County Florida
• Robert Saphiro LCC
• Bob Speidel MA/COM
• Bette Rinehart - Motorola

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Questions
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