October 19, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules to expand unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band. The newly permitted devices present an additional interference risk to public safety 6 GHz systems on top of previously authorized devices. Despite cautions from APCO and others, the FCC did not require testing in advance, ensure effective measures are in place to prevent interference, or adopt measures to quickly detect, identify and eliminate interference when it occurs. To support public safety agencies using 6 GHz, APCO issued a Technical Bulletin, refreshing a related 2022 bulletin to provide information about the nature of the threat and recommendations for agencies to prepare for the increasingly uncertain spectrum environment.
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To round out Cybersecurity Awareness Month, APCO is sharing this video on social engineering to help protect your ECC from tactics, techniques and procedures from cyber threat actors.
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The National Joint TERT Initiative, LLC (NJTI, LLC) announces the following leadership changes to the NJTI, LLC National Committee. Effective September 27, George Long and Chris Kindlespire both stepped down as NJTI, LLC co-chairs for professional reasons after serving several years in this role. NJTI, LLC extends a heartfelt thanks to George and Chris for their hard work and years of dedicated service to the initiative and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released a joint guide to outline phishing techniques malicious actors commonly use and to provide guidance for both emergency communications center (ECC) network defenders and ECC software manufacturers. ECC network defenders and software manufacturers can find information about social engineering tactics, phishing mitigation information, preventing malware execution, incident response and reporting.
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APCO has opened the call for participation regarding the revision of the ANS APCO/NENA Standard for TTY/TDD Use in the Emergency Communications Center. The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) will be the standard development organization for this joint working group revision. The deadline to join the working group is November 22.
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Spectrum 1 News
The new ECC would increase available positions for public safety telecommunicators from 21 to 50 and more than double its operational size.
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The Denver Gazette
The goal is to use appropriate emergency responses, such as whether to run lights and sirens, based on the acuity level of the call.
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16 ABC WAPT
Aureius Myers will use the smooth voice he deploys answering emergency calls for the Brandon Police Department in his chance to audition for the popular talent show.
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Gain crucial knowledge and expertise on NG9-1-1 topics, including how to prepare for the upcoming NG9-1-1 developments that impact emergency communications centers. Fundamentals of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) will take place October 31 - November 1 in Daytona Beach, Florida, at APCO Headquarters. The course is worth 16 CDEs. Register by October 29.
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