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Sara is certified PMP and ENP and bring 18 years of experience to NG9-1-1 analysis, aiding in setting up governance structures for Emergency Services IP networks, consensus building expertise, consolidation and funding studies, radio knowledge and experience. She managed several unique state and region wide NG9-1-1 projects and have experience in NG9-1-1 planning and system design, NG9-1-1 governance planning, consolidation and funding planning, 9-1-1 grant writing and consensus building in a focus group environment. She is the Founder and Executive Director of 911derWomen.

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Contributor Brief·Sara Weston · 1 article
Updated Apr 11, 2024

Next-gen 911 technology exists today, but funding scarcity perpetuates obsolete infrastructure

Weston argues that emergency response infrastructure faces a critical gap between available technology and deployment capacity, where budget constraints—not technical feasibility—are the primary barrier to modernization. She contends that this funding shortfall forces public safety agencies to operate decades-old systems despite having proven solutions ready for implementation.

decades-old

infrastructure emergency responders still depend upon

“The technology to transform 911 exists today.”

Next Gen 911 Doesn't Have a Final Destination, But Lack of Funding is Slowing the Adoption Journey

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Budget constraints are forcing emergency responders to rely on decades-old infrastructure.

Next Gen 911 Doesn't Have a Final Destination, But Lack of Funding is Slowing the Adoption Journey

The adoption journey lacks a defined endpoint while funding starves modernization.

Next Gen 911 Doesn't Have a Final Destination, But Lack of Funding is Slowing the Adoption Journey

“Proven solutions exist today but remain inaccessible to those who need them most.”

Themes:Funding as the primary barrier to public safety modernizationTechnology-readiness gap in emergency response infrastructureDecades-long reliance on obsolete 911 systems despite available alternatives

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