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Flanked by labor union leaders, Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to union workers during a campaign event on September 2, 2024 at Northwestern High School in Detroit, Michigan. (Scott Olson / Getty Images)

Public safety groups urge Harris, Trump campaigns to fund 911 upgrades

Two leading public safety groups urged the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates to provide federal support for a "critical" nationwide 911 upgrade.

Sep 6, 2024 By Colin Wood

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee hearing on March 31, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images)

New FCC rules bring deadlines for providers’ next-generation 911 upgrades

At the demand of county or state 911 authorities, service providers will be required to complete upgrades to next-generation 911 infrastructure.

Jul 22, 2024 By Colin Wood