Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

SS7

Definition:

Signaling System 7. International telecommunication protocol standard that defines how the network elements in a
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) exchange information and control signals.

SSN

Sub‐system Number. Identifies the sub‐system within an SS7 network element.

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SS

Soft Switch. Switching hardware for VoIP calls.

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School Safety

Refers to efforts and protocols aimed at protecting students, teachers, and staff from harm within educational settings, encompassing emergency...

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Seize, Seizure

An action of a switching system in selecting an outgoing trunk or other component for a particular call.

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