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Press Release: New 9-1-1 Technology Crucial in Locating Wise County Children Found in Cages

Wise County, TX – The Wise County Sheriff’s Office was able to pinpoint the exact location of 4 children, 2 of whom were locked in a dog kennel according to Wise County officials, with Next Generation 9-1-1 location accuracy technology developed by RapidSOS. The North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1), who provides 9-1-1 services to the […]

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Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood Receives NG9-1-1 Institute Award

Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood received the NG9-1-1 Institute’s Government Leader Award this week for his part in revolutionizing Kaufman County’s 9-1-1 system. He was presented with the award by Congressman Lance Gooden in Washington DC on Wednesday, February 13 during the 9-1-1 Goes to Washington event. The Government Leader Award recognizes an elected or

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The NCT9-1-1 Regional Telecomunicator Academy Graduates 18 New Recruits

There is a shortage of 9-1-1 telecommunicators across the country. TCs come to work on their days off, when they are sick, and on holidays because if they don’t, someone might not be able to get the help they need in the worst moment of their life. The North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1)

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Reflections on 2018

Last night I reflected on the year 2018 in the 9-1-1 industry and our region.  2018 was a year of triumph and new beginnings peppered with tribulations. NCTCOG 9-1-1 started the year with an exciting pilot project working with Google and RapidSOS to trial supplemental location that has the potential to revolutionize 9-1-1 for callers

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NCT9-1-1 Preparing to Host 2nd Annual 9-1-1 Early Adopter Summit

The 2018 9-1-1 Early Adopter Summit is scheduled to be held at the NCT9-1-1 Training Center on November 5th – 7th, 2018. This summer, NCT9-1-1 is working hard to coordinate an exciting and multi-dimensional line-up of public safety communications technology and policy innovators to give presentations on the amazing projects they are working on. There

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