The Council on Foreign Relations said in a report that $10.4 bill...
The Council on Foreign Relations said in a report that $10.4 billion was needed for 911 service and funding of federal, state and local emergency responders should be tripled over the next 5 years. The report said the National…
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Emergency Number Assn. (NENA) described 911 system as beset with longstanding policy, technical and operational problems. State and local budget problems are contributing to 911 problems, NENA said, as many states and localities are siphoning away funds to pay for other govt. programs. “Improving 911 will require more than just money,” NENA Pres. Richard Taylor said. “Establishing a secure, reliable and adequate funding mechanism for 911 and other emergency responders is an essential step for protecting our families, communities and homeland security.”