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America is facing a critical 911 staffing shortage, here's why — WAFF / Gray Television, Sep 16, 2026

Michigan's 911 Technology Forum brings decision-makers together on AI, cybersecurity, and CAD — Michigan State Police, Sep 14, 2026

Buchanan joins Torres and Fitzpatrick in cosponsoring the bipartisan 9-1-1 SAVES Act — Office of Rep. Vern Buchanan, Aug 18, 2026

911 gets an AI assist: are bots a lifeline or a liability? — Northeastern Global News, Aug 10, 2026

North Carolina 911 Board launches statewide campaign to raise awareness of text-to-911 — NC Department of Information Technology, Aug 5, 2026

911 dispatcher mental health is not a wellness issue — KevinMD, Aug 2, 2026

Lawsuit filed against New Mexico 911 authority over call priority dispute — Local coverage, New Mexico, Jul 15, 2026

FCC adopts first nationwide rules facilitating the transition to NG911 — Federal Register, Jul 10, 2026

FCC adopts new rules as states transition to Next Generation 911 — Stateline, Jun 26, 2026

More than 20% of 911 calls to Columbia and Richland County went unanswered before staff picked up — Local coverage, South Carolina, Jun 15, 2026

Franklin County brings on third-party dispatchers under $163,000 contract to ease staffing shortage — Local government coverage, Jun 10, 2026

Nevada police department's AI assistant handled 25% of non-emergency calls in its first two weeks — Industry coverage, May 15, 2026

Arizona residents can now text 911 anywhere in the state — Hoodline, Apr 15, 2026

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2026 recognizes 911's role in roadway safety — 911.gov / NHTSA National 911 Program, Apr 12, 2026

Illinois State Police announce completion of statewide NG911 service upgrades — Shaw Local, Mar 30, 2026