NEXT GEN 9-1-1 COMMISSION WILL CONVENE FOR THE LAST TIME

In its final year of updating our emergency systems to save lives, Maryland’s Next Generation 9-1-1 Commission is set to meet one last time on Tuesday, October 12th. Members will discuss and vote on recommendations from the Funding & Structure; Staffing & Training; Technology & Cybersecurity; and Oversight & Accountability subcommittees. In compliance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Law, the session will be live-streamed.

NG911 Commission Meeting Details

 

The NG911 Commission is comprised of 9-1-1 Center directors; technology and telecommunications industry representatives; cybersecurity professionals; a bipartisan group of legislators; and other stakeholders– preparing Maryland to shift to Next Gen 9-1-1 technology. Inspired by the death of Rockville activist and District 17 resident Carl Henn when 9-1-1 failed, Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-D/17) continues to serve as Chair.

“Over the past four years, this dedicated group of public safety experts on the Next Gen 9-1-1 Commission has made recommendations and supported legislation that will save lives for decades to come,” Kagan said. “I am so proud of our accomplishments that enhance the safety of all Marylanders.”

Draft Agenda (as of 10/7/2021)

1) Opening comments

2) Introductions

3) Brief remarks from Secretary Strickland

4) 2021 Commission Actions to Date

5) Updates & Pending Subcommittee Recommendations

6) Final Review of Commission Recommendations

7) Subcommittee Breakout – If needed

8) Breakout Follow-up – If needed

9) Four-Year Commission Summary

10) Report Timeline/Next Steps

11) Closing Remarks

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About Senator Cheryl C. Kagan: Senator Kagan (D) represents District 17, Rockville and Gaithersburg. She is the Vice Chair of the Education, Health & Environmental Affairs Committee and Chair of Maryland’s Next Generation 9-1-1 Commission. The Maryland Association of Counties recognized Senator Kagan for her leadership on 9-1-1 and other key local government priorities in 2018. She was also named the 2018 National 9-1-1 Leader by the Next Generation 9-1-1 Institute.

Commission Chair Sen. Cheryl C. Kagan and Vice Chair Steve Souder

lead a group of public safety experts from across Maryland

to prepare for the transition to NG911.