PIMA COUNTY

Navigating the journey to Next Generation 9-1-1.

Pima County public safety

Pima County, Arizona needed to upgrade nine legacy public safety answering points (PSAPs). We implemented a managed, end-to-end Next Generation 9-1-1 solution to modernize their safety response services.

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Building a network for enhanced emergency response

Challenges

  • Migrate emergency services and public safety answering points (PSAP) to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) technology
  • Find a technology partner that can work within funding and operational constraints

Challenges

  • Migrate emergency services and public safety answering points (PSAP) to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) technology
  • Find a technology partner that can work within funding and operational constraints
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Solutions

  • MPLS network backbone dedicated for 9-1-1 service with built-in security
  • Dedicated Network Operating Center (NOC) with 24/7 monitoring
  • Intrado VIPER and Motorola Solutions VESTA for PSAP call handling
  • Managed Services and staff training for new system

Solutions

  • MPLS network backbone dedicated for 9-1-1 service with built-in security
  • Dedicated Network Operating Center (NOC) with 24/7 monitoring
  • Intrado VIPER and Motorola Solutions VESTA for PSAP call handling
  • Managed Services and staff training for new system
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Results

  • Saved $30,000/month in operating costs
  • Eliminated unnecessary redundant network with no impact on public safety
  • Invested in new services such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) integration
  • Improved, faster call handling
  • Integrated new technologies and capabilities

Results

  • Saved $30,000/month in operating costs
  • Eliminated unnecessary redundant network with no impact on public safety
  • Invested in new services such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) integration
  • Improved, faster call handling
  • Integrated new technologies and capabilities
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What works for Pima County

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Next Generation 9-1-1 Services

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Next Generation 9-1-1 Services

High-performance platform designed for emergency call services and public safety continuity

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PSAP premise equipment with emergency services IP networks, IP-based software, application databases and data management

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PSAP premise equipment with emergency services IP networks, IP-based software, application databases and data management

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“We have a commitment from a team that says we’re going to help you today and in the future. Lumen has a heart for 9-1-1 that you just don’t find in the corporate world.”

 

— Sheila Blevins

9-1-1 Coordinator, Pima County

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About Pima County

Pima County, Arizona spans 9,200 square miles from Tucson to the University of Arizona and parts of the Sonoran Desert. The county’s public safety divisions serve approximately 1 million residents.

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