IJIS Survey for Remote Call Taking Capabilities
The Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate has tasked the Integrated Justice Information Systems (IJIS) Institute to build upon existing efforts to develop standards-based capabilities for first responders (police, fire, EMS). APCO is participating in this effort and asks that you take this survey which explores CAD interoperability as it relates to remote call taking.
TMA Working on new ANSI Standard for Alarm Prioritization
The Monitoring Association (TMA) is developing an American National Standard that will enhance information delivered to ECCs for alarm calls for service. The standard is intended to assist public safety telecommunicators in determining the urgency, accuracy and confidence level of an alarm call for service. Take the survey and if you have questions contact David Holl.