NENA dispatch

From now through October 31, NENA is accepting session proposals for the NENA 2025 Conference & Expo taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA from June 21-26.

Presenting a session at NENA 2025 allows you to share your knowledge and experience with an audience of 9-1-1 professionals eager to gain and share information. It is also your chance to give back to the profession and help inspire, inform, and educate attendees on important issues. 

Click here to learn more and submit your breakout proposal. 

The NENA GIS Data Transition Information Document offers guidance to assist those who have been tasked with becoming Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Providers for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) or are otherwise involved in planning or executing an NG9-1-1 data transition. The document’s target audience is primarily composed of GIS Data Providers that are supporting the transition from E9-1-1 to NG9-1-1, especially those that may not be very familiar with 9-1-1 needs.

Thank you to the volunteers who worked diligently on this important document.

On September 5, NENA and APCO sent joint letters to the presidential campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz and former President Donald Trump and Senator J.D. Vance, inviting a campaign pledge to support full federal funding for the nationwide implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). 

Click here to read more.

If you wish to take additional steps in support of NG9-1-1 this election season, then consider asking your local, state, and federal elected officials to take a formal position on NG9-1-1 funding. However, always ensure that doing so conforms to your department's chain of command or written policies and procedures.

NENA seeks volunteers to support the update of the NENA Next Generation 9-1-1 Security (NG-SEC) Audit Checklist. The Security Audit Checklist WG will update the current audit checklist to meet the requirements specified in the anticipated NENA Security for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG-SEC) Standard. Additionally, the group will explore integrating a cross reference guide to other security standards common to PSAPs.

The working group seeks operational and technical subject matter experts. Ideally work group membership will include:

• 9-1-1 personnel to include dispatchers, supervisors, and administration;
• Industry partners to include those in the private sector involving technology, consulting, and training; and
• Those that guide users through the security process.