In just a short time, on January 6th 2021, the RAY BAUM’S Act §506 will go into effect nationwide for MLTS PBX systems. This legislation, which added additional language to Kari’s Law and promulgated over 2 years ago, adds in the requirement for what is called a “dispatchable location” to be provided to on-site personnel as well as public safety 911 call takers, when an emergency call takes place. While Kari was undoubtedly the icon behind the legislation, the issue has been boiling for over 30 years.

Abandoned Calls, Disconnected Calls, and Non-Responsive Calls to 911 create a problem for call takers and utilize critical resources needed for real emergencies. MLTS PBX Systems also generate their share of this traffic and administrators can be proactive about it. Find out how and where to get help in this Podcast by Fletch, 911inform's VP of Public Safety Solutions.

Abandoned Calls, Disconnected Calls, and Non-Responsive Calls to 911 create a problem for call takers and utilize critical resources needed for real emergencies. MLTS PBX Systems also generate their share of this traffic and administrators can be proactive about it. Find out how and where to get help in this Podcast by Fletch, 911inform's VP of Public Safety Solutions.

Just as with any other technology, 911 has evolved from its initial mission of routing calls to your local 911 center, to providing discreet location information. But as access technology has advanced with personal mobility, the core network has stagnated to a halt. How do we get around this technological façade that is keeping critical information away from public safety officials? The answer is NG 911, however the reason why it's not widely deployed is certainly a financial one, but not one that you would expect. Why do many put profits ahead of safety?

Just as with any other technology, 911 has evolved from its initial mission of routing calls to your local 911 center, to providing discreet location information. But as access technology has advanced with personal mobility, the core network has stagnated to a halt. How do we get around this technological façade that is keeping critical information away from public safety officials? The answer is NG 911, however the reason why it's not widely deployed is certainly a financial one, but not one that you would expect. Why do many put profits ahead of safety?

NG911 is still a new concept, and many have yet to make the transition, or even understand this evolution in the network. Just as other innovations have disrupted the legacy environments, NG911 significantly rocks the boat, upsetting the financial stability of current providers. Unable to make the transition, they spread fear in administrators, when the transition is one that is not complex, but economical while delivering an improved safety response.

NG911 is still a new concept, and many have yet to make the transition, or even understand this evolution in the network. Just as other innovations have disrupted the legacy environments, NG911 significantly rocks the boat, upsetting the financial stability of current providers. Unable to make the transition, they spread fear in administrators, when the transition is one that is not complex, but economical while delivering an improved safety response.

The Public Switched Telephone Network has always been an enigma to many. In the past, only a select few were chosen and imparted with the knowledge and secret information about the inner workings, which remained protected with Masonic-like “security through obscurity“.

The Public Switched Telephone Network has always been an enigma to many. In the past, only a select few were chosen and imparted with the knowledge and secret information about the inner workings, which remained protected with Masonic-like “security through obscurity“.

In an active shooter environment, minimizing or illuminating the shooters access to targets is an effective practice that can help minimize casualties. Sometimes, getting the word out can be difficult, but NG 911 and connected buildings are about to change the game.