Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition

It was great to have a packed room to hear from our public safety officers as well as Senator Amy Klobuchar on what is needed to fully fund and implement Next Generation 9-1-1 across the country. Find more information including the latest fact sheet at the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/gXP2gA38 APCO International National Fraternal Order of Police Major County Sheriffs of America Major Cities Chiefs Association National Sheriffs' Association National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) NOBLE - National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives International Association of Chiefs of Police

Thank you, Senator Amy Klobuchar for addressing the Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition Congressional briefing attendees today at the Capitol. We appreciate your support for pushing for Next Generation 9-1-1 legislation and proper funding to help all first responders across the country. APCO International Major County Sheriffs of America Major Cities Chiefs Association National Sheriffs' Association National Fraternal Order of Police NOBLE - National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives International Association of Chiefs of Police National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) ASSOCIATION OF STATE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE AGENCIES

While we appreciate the latest Congressional efforts being made to advance Next Generation 9-1-1 implementation for public safety, we need to ensure it is adequately funded and supported from the beginning. See the latest Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition statement below. APCO International National Fraternal Order of Police Major Cities Chiefs Association Major County Sheriffs of America International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) International Association of Chiefs of Police National Sheriffs' Association NOBLE - National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO)

This week we celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the men and women who serve as the first point of contact to our citizens in their toughest moments. This coalition will support them as advocates for supportive policy and funding. https://www.npstw.org/ APCO International National Fraternal Order of Police National Sheriffs' Association Major Cities Chiefs Association Major County Sheriffs of America National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) International Association of Chiefs of Police NOBLE - National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives

Coalition Welcomes Support from Former FCC Chairs February 21, 2024 – The Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition welcomes the joint letter released today from former chairs of the Federal Communications Commission urging congressional leadership to pass legislation to support the nationwide transition to NG9-1-1. Nine former FCC chairs – from both Democratic and Republican Administrations – wrote to Senate and House leadership, explaining why federal funding is urgently needed to deploy NG9-1-1 nationwide. The chairs noted an estimated $15 billion is required, whether from federal spectrum auction revenues or any other funding source. “We appreciate the strong endorsement from this group of former FCC chairs,” Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition spokesman Mel Maier said. “Their expertise in communications policy, including what is needed to support national security and public safety, complements the collective knowledge of the Coalition’s public safety organizations on what is required to protect our nation’s communities and first responders. The NG9-1-1 legislation our Coalition helped draft was included in a spectrum auction bill (H.R. 3565) that passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously. This legislation is instrumental to modernizing 9-1-1 systems across the country and delivering essential cybersecurity resources for emergency communications centers. We agree that Congress should act swiftly to fund NG9‑1-1 to protect the safety and security of our nation.”