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United States Department of Transportation under its Next Generation 9-1-1 Initiative - Proof of Concept (POC). The goal of the USDOT's NG9-1-1 Initiative is to enable the transmission of voice, data, or video from different types of communication devices to the selected Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) and onto emergency responder networks. The Initiative's three phases are:

• Engage stakeholders. Leverage Wireless E9-1-1 Initiative activities, ongoing work of other National and Federal 9-1-1 projects, and involve necessary stakeholders through a variety of outreach efforts.
• Establish the vision. Partner with public safety agencies and the telecommunications industry to achieve a concept of operations and user requirements for an Internet/multimedia-capable 9-1-1 system.
• Define the future. Define the system architecture and develop a transition plan that considers responsibilities, costs, schedule and benefits for deploying the NG9-1-1 System across the Nation.

For the past six years the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) has played a critical role in determining the objectives of a viable NG 9-1-1 system. NENA, established in 1982, is a not-for-profit of 7,000 members whose single mission is providing an effective and accessible 9-1-1 service for North America.

The NENA vision is further evidenced by a 2005 study conducted by Rutgers University on the organization, history and delivery system of New Jersey's emergency 9-1-1 system.

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