Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

NPD

Definition:

Number Plan Digit. A component of the traditional 9‐1‐1 signaling protocol between the 9‐1‐1 control office and the
PSAP CPE. Identifies one of four possible area codes. Needed because CAMA trunks do not allow for transfer of the ten‐
digit TN.