County budget and public safety representatives assemble this week to determine data and information to support the work of the Commission to Advance Next Generation 9-1-1 Across Maryland, which will…
Most 911 centers determine a mobile caller’s location based on technology that was adopted two decades ago — before cell phones were equipped with GPS. Unlike apps on your phone…
Governor Larry Hogan this week signed HB 634/SB 285 - Commission to Advance Next Generation 9-1-1 Across Maryland - Establishment, a 2018 MACo Legislative Initiative that will help Maryland prepare…
MACo sent a letter to Governor Hogan today, urging him to sign HB 634/SB 285 - Commission to Advance Next Generation 9-1-1 Across Maryland - Establishment, a 2018 MACo Legislative Initiative…
Baltimore City's 9-1-1 dispatch system was breached by hackers last weekend. The breach lasted for 16 hours and was perpetrated by an unknown actor or actors. An investigation is underway.…
The General Assembly today took a major step towards advancing Next Generation 9-1-1 in Maryland. Senate Bill 285, sponsored by Senator Cheryl Kagan, passed the Senate unanimously on February 20. Its cross-file, House Bill…
9-1-1 telecommunicators operate in a very stressful environment, and the nature of the job has made it difficult for counties to maintain a consistent staff over a long period of…
The Maryland Association of County Emergency Manager's Emergency Communications Committee issued a press release Tuesday, February 27 regarding the recent announcement of Text to 9-1-1. Five key takeaways from the press…
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