Build Back Better (BBB) Act Supporting NextGen 911
Winbourne Consulting has been monitoring the Congressional activities associated with the Build Back Better Act (BBB Act), This bill would have a major impact on the implementation of NG911 nationally.
At a glance
Subtitle K of H.R 5376, Next Generation 9-1-1, has passed the House and is pending deliberation and passage in the Senate. The President has indicated he is prepared to sign the bill once it passes the Senate.
- The current bill addresses national NG911 implementation by:
Providing funds to implement and maintain Next Generation 9-1-1 services, - Establishing a NG9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center,
- Creating a 16-member advisory board.
A comprehensive analysis of the current status of the bill is available here.
December 20, 2021 Update on Build Back Better Act.
This past weekend the U.S. Senate concluded their work for the year. Since returning from the Thanksgiving break, the Senate had been negotiating between members of the Democratic majority and with the White House on the Build Back Better Act (BBB Act). Although Senate leadership had expressed a desire to have a Senate vote on the BBB Act before Christmas, an agreement to do so was not reached prior to the Senate recessing for the year. At this time the situation regarding the BBB Act continues to be very fluid and uncertain.
For over 20 years Winbourne has successfully helped our customers navigate challenges by providing the following strategic and tactical services:
- Technology Assessment-Ensuring departments are fully leveraging technology systems to achieve strategic objectives of increasing transparency and accountability.
- Business Intelligence-Assisting departments in utilizing data for both administrative and operational objectives, including performance metrics and quality assurance.
- Documentation Review-Reviewing policy, procedures, and training curriculum to ensure everything is aligned to meet department objectives.
- Body Worn Cameras-Assisting with procurement, implementation, updating policies and developing quality assurance programs to support the agencies mission and goals.
- Early Intervention Systems (EIS)-Helping departments maintain credibility with actionable information and departmental acceptance.
Let us provide you the tools to help you meet these evolving challenges and allow you to continue to provide best in class policing to the citizens you serve. For more information contact us at info@w-llc.com
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