Emergency Communications: Broadband and the Future Of 911Contents: (1) Introduction: An Outdated System; (2) The Next Generation: NG9-1-1; (3) Summary of 911 Legislation and Policy: The 911 Act and FCC Regulations: FCC Study: The Hatfield Report; The ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004; The NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008; (4) Funding and Grants: Investment in Infrastructure: Wireless Devices; Local Networks; Call Centers; Interfaces with First Responders; Fed. Grants; (5) Creating the Base for Change: NG9-1-1 Transition: Dept. of Transport.; NG9-1-1 Transition: NENA; NG9-1-1 Transition: FCC; (6) The Potential Role of the Dept. of Homeland Security: National Emergency Commun. Plan; Regional Emergency Commun. Coord.; (7) Nat. Broadband Plan; (8) Congressional Policy for NG9-1-1. Illus. |
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