Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

BIN

Definition:

Binary file generated by the PDM for system logging activity.

Re-projection

Converting foreign data from the PSAP specified projection to that used by the GIS team, allowing analysts to overlay the data with current...

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ALI Steering

When the ALI provider receives a bid from a PSAP that has been configured to retrieve from an alternate ALI, the ALI provider steers that bid to the...

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Rate Center

The geographic area used by a local exchange carrier to set rate boundaries for billing and issuing phone numbers.

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SELECTIVE TRANSFER

Provides the PSAP with the ability to transfer the incoming 9-1-1 call to a fire, police, or ambulance for the particular number calling 9-1-1 by...

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