Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

Location by-reference

Definition:

An identifier that when referenced in the correct manner by an authenticated and authorized entity, will yield the
location of an IP end‐point.

Spatial Interface

Formerly known as the Spatial Information Function (SIF), the Spatial Interface provides an interface between an authoritative copy of GIS data and...

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Cellular Carrier

A carrier authorized to provide cellular mobile radio communications exchange services.

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FirstNet

First Responder Network Authority.

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AACN (Advanced Automatic Collision Notification)

AACN (Advanced Automatic Collision Notification) is an emergency call placed by a vehicle, initiated either automatically or manually, conveying...

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