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Public Safety, Wireless Groups Seek Guidance on Use of Apps and 911

Representatives from APCO, the National Emergency Number Association and CTIA met with FCC Public Safety Bureau staff on changes to 911 and the role that could be played by apps and the like. “Supplemental data solutions can offer Automatic Location…

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Information (ALI), routing information, or other data relevant to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for a wireless 9-1-1 call,” said a filing Wednesday in docket 07-114. That comes with risks, the groups warned. “To maintain the integrity, reliability and resiliency of the evolving 9-1-1 system, the parties encouraged the Commission to issue guidance to ensure that such solutions are reliable and secure.”