The 2020-22 Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Biennial Report is now available online. The report was produced by the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) in consultation with the 9-1-1 Subcommittee and provides an update on the status of NG9-1-1 implementation, operation, and maintenance in Wisconsin.
The NG9-1-1 Biennial Report is due to the Governor and State Legislature on November 1 of every even numbered year. This biennial report covers the reporting period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.
2020-22 NG9-1-1 Biennial Report Highlights
- DMA executed a contract with AT&T for a statewide Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet)
- 34 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) signed up for the AT&T ESInet service and began the data collection process
- Three PSAPs began implementing NG9-1-1 with an alternative ESInet provider
- DMA worked with the Wisconsin Land Information Association (WLIA) and Geo-Comm, Inc. to publish the Wisconsin NG9-1-1 GIS data standard and implementation plan
- Administrative rules were adopted for a competitive PSAP grant program that included basic training and service standards for PSAPs based on recommendations from the 9-1-1 Subcommittee
- Legislation was passed that established a competitive GIS grant program for NG9-1-1
- DMA administered $2.9 million in federal 9-1-1 grant funding and over 96% of the funds were spent during the reporting period
- Funding was allocated and the procurement process was started for a NG9-1-1 GIS data management service
The biennial report can be viewed at: https://oec.wi.gov/wp-content/library/2022/2020-22_NG911_Biennial_Report_FINAL.pdf