MACo: “Swatting” Weaponizes 9-1-1, Endangers Public Safety
On February 21, 2023, MACo Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified in support of HB 745 Criminal Law - False Statements - Emergency or Commission of Crime (Antiswatting Act of 2023)…
On February 21, 2023, MACo Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified in support of HB 745 Criminal Law - False Statements - Emergency or Commission of Crime (Antiswatting Act of 2023)…
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to promote public safety by ensuring that 9-1-1 centers receive timely and accurate notifications of network disruptions that affect 9-1-1 service. These…
New enhanced 9-1-1 service includes language translation and precise location for mobile devices contacting 9-1-1. Frederick County is making significant strides in delivering Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) services to equip public…
The "9-1-1 To Go – Live Demo and Discussion" has moved from Thursday to Wednesday of conference and now includes a 6-hr drop-by demo with a 45-min session for those…
The MACo Summer Conference featured a unique demonstration of Next Generation 9-1-1 technology. Maryland counties are leading the way in building a statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 system to equip public…
Baltimore City, a national leader in its work to divert 9-1-1 calls to community partners and behavioral health specialists, is expanding the 9-1-1 Diversion Behavioral Health Pilot program. The pilot…
The MACo Summer Conference will feature a live demonstration of Next Generation 9-1-1 technology. For the 9-1-1 community, the pandemic demonstrated the need to plan for alternate ways to work.…
The Federal Communications Commission launched an examination into the state of technology that can more precisely route wireless 9-1-1 calls to the proper 9-1-1 call center, resulting in faster response…