The E9-1-1 Institute along with the APCO-Atlantic Chapter hosted a Hometown Security Forum on Tuesday, October 30th from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the APCO-Atlantic Chapter Conference in
Mystic, Connecticut. 

The Hometown Security Forum is sponsored by Intrado, Mutualink, PlantCML, Positron, SyTech, Telex & XTEND

Press Release Click Here

To find out more about this event visit:  http://www.apco-atlantic.org/Conferences.htm

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House Approves Eshoo Amendment to Fund E9-1-1 Grants
The House of Representatives voted 340 to 87 today to approve an
amendment by Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, co-Chair of the Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus, to provide $5 million for grants
to upgrade 9-1-1 call centers to trace the location of emergency calls made with mobile phones.

July 25, 2007

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July 2007
Summary of Events

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John M Merklinger, MS, ENP-Director
City of Rochester/County of Monroe
Emergency Communications Department interviewed on CNN
"911 can't find all cell calls. Rescuers may not be able to find you if you call 911 from your cell phone," CNN Greg Hunter explains.

July 19, 2007

(The Emergency Communications Department was awarded the 2007 Outstanding Call Center Award of the Year at the
2007 9-1-1 Honor Awards in March 2007.)

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E9-1-1 Institute Hosts E9-1-1 Location Accuracy Round Table
FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein to Keynote
Reserve Officers Association
E9-1-1 Location Accuracy Presentation
July 19, 2007

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Eshoo Introduces Legislation to Increase 9-1-1 Awareness
Annual “National 9-1-1 Education Month” Would Help Save Lives
Congressman Eshoo Press Release
E9-1-1 Institute Press Release
110th Congress - H. Res. 537
July 12, 2007

April Designated as “National 9-1-1 Education Month” by
seven organizations.  Each organization has adopted a resolution proclaiming April as
National 9-1-1 Education Month

*E9-1-1 Institute
*National Emergency Number Association (NENA),
*National Association of State 9-1-1 Administrators (NASNA)
*Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO)
*CTIA – The Wireless Association®;
*9-1-1 For Kids®
*COMCARE- Emergency Response Alliance.

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E9-1-1 Institute Hosts Summer Technology Fair
July 12, 2007


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Improving Public Safety Communications
Is A Matter of Life and Death
Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)
June 13, 2007
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Internet Protocol Issues Committee Addresses
Critical Communication Issues
June 4, 2007 - Press Release
Business Operation Subcommittee Report

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First Responder Requirements For E9-1-1
& Spectrum To Be Aired April 20th On WCA Live!
First responder requirements by fire, police and emergency workers for enhanced E9-1-1 and related communications will be the topic of today’s edition of WCA Live! – the radio webcast produced by the Wireless Communications Association International (WCA).  
Executive Director, Gregory Rohde to appear as a guest.  
April 20, 2007 - Press Release
WCA Live - Listen Now

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Stevens Calls For Improved
E9-1-1 Services for Rural America
April 10, 2007 - Press Release

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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) &
the Future of 9-1-1 Services
United States Senate Committee On
Commerce, Science and Transportation
April 10, 2007 - Hearing

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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
A time to recognize the men & women who staff
9-1-1 centers across the nation
April 8th - 14th

Statement by:
Gregory L. Rohde, Executive Director

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The E9-1-1 Institute and the Intelligent Transportation Systems, U.S. Department of  Transportation, Team Up to Bring You
the Standards Coordination Workshop
April 10-12, 2007
Workshop Information
Reception Sponsorship

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The E9-1-1 Institute and NENA Host the
4th Annual 9-1-1 Honors Gala
450+ In Attendance

   

2007 Honor Awards Summary
Honors Gala Winner Photos
Press Clips

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The Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus Releases
Legislative Agenda for the 110th Congress
Press Release - March 13, 2007
Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus
Legislative Agenda for the 110th Congress

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Stevens and Clinton Add 911 Modernization Act
to Sept. 11th Commission Legislation
Amendment Will Upgrade 911 Infrastructure to
Reflect New Technology
Press Release - March 13, 2007

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The Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus Co-Chairs Announced
that Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska)
will be joining the E9-1-1 Caucus and will serve
as a Co-Chair of the E9-1-1 Caucus
Press Release - March 5, 2007

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On March 13, 2007, the E9-1-1 Institute and the
National Emergency Number Association (NENA) will host the
4th Annual “Honors Awards" Gala

The Gala will pay tribute to some of the
heroes and leaders this past year!

Nominations Have Closed
Media Advisory
Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
Past 9-1-1 Honor Awards

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The E9-1-1 Institute and NENA are pleased to announce that Tim Brown, the National Chairman of Athletes & Entertainers for Kids and 911 for Kids will be a special guest at the
2007 Honor Awards Gala
on March 13, 2007 in Washington, D.C.

Weekly Newsletter Announcement


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The E9-1-1 Institute and NENA jointly announce
9-1-1 Goes To Washington!
Know the Issues - Learn the Process - Make a Difference
March 12 - 14, 2007
Crystal City, Virginia
Registration Information

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The E9-1-1 Institute Hosts an E9-1-1 Summit at the
Emergency Communication and Notification Solution
for Government & Business Conference
San Jose, California
January 18, 2007

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E9-1-1 Institute Announces the
Emergency Communications Technology Fair
December 4, 2006
Sponsor Invite

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E9-1-1 2007 Annual Fund Raising Drive
“Join the Mission” - Make 9-1-1 A National Priority
2007 Pledge Form
Event Summary

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E9-1-1 Board of Directors
Election Announced
Weekly Newsletter
Press Release 11-3-06

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Congressional Members and Staff Tour
The Unified Communications Center
Government of the District of Columbia
September 29, 2006

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E9-1-1 Summit
CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment® Conference
September 13, 2006
Weekly Newsletter
Event Summary (large file)

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Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus and Internet Caucus Sponsor Summer 2006 Technology Fair
Summary
July 13, 2006

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Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus Co-Chairs
Urge Senate to Fund E9-1-1 Grants
July 12, 2006
Summary
APCO/NENA Press Statement

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E9-1-1 Institute Commends House Energy & Commerce Committee
April 26, 2006
Press Statement
House EC Committee 9-1-1 Amendment

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E9-1-1 Executive Director appears on CSPAN
 
Gregory Rohde talks about enhanced 9-1-1 service, which gives emergency dispatchers the ability to receive more information from 9-1-1 calls. Mr. Rohde's organization advises a bipartisan Congressional committee on the topic.
April 22, 2006
Video
Video Q&A

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GAO Report to Congressional Committees
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
States’ Collection and Use of Funds for Wireless
Enhanced 911 Services
March, 2006

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E9-1-1 Institute Salutes 2006 Heroism and Leadership
Press Release 3-8-06
Awards Summary
2006 Program
2006 Quotes

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Senate Adopts Amendment to Upgrade E9-1-1 Technology September 14, 2005

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LATEST VoIP & 9-1-1 ACTION
IN CONGRESS & THE FCC
May 19, 2005

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