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Sheriff: Next Generation 911 contract will allow text and video to 911; AT&T agreement approved
Summary
The Clark County commissioners approved a 36-month AT&T contract to support Next Gen 911, which Sheriff Chris Clark said will allow text and video to 911, enable dispatch from alternate locations for redundancy, and should be operational in 60–90 days.
The Board of Clark County Commissioners on March 25 authorized a not-to-exceed $40,530.96, 36-month contract with AT&T to implement Next Generation 911 features for the county.
Sheriff Chris Clark said the upgrade “will allow text and video to 911,” and that once installed the county should be able to dispatch from alternate locations if the 911 Center is disrupted, offering “options for redundancy and backup which is what the Sheriff’s Office is striving for.” Clark told the commission the county is already ahead of many agencies in the effort and expects the system to be completed in about 60 to 90 days. Funding for the contract will come from the 911 Assistance Fund.
During the presentation Clark explained changes in the wireless-fee revenue that support 911 services: historically the county received $0.25 per dollar of the designated wireless fee; with Next Gen requirements the fee structure has been adjusted and the 911 fund currently receives $0.40 per dollar, though Clark said he was not certain how much total revenue that will generate. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the contract. The board also approved earlier related items on the agenda that support Next Gen 911 implementation.
