Changwon Son and Team Receive Prestigious Award from Texas 9-1-1 Alliance for Critical Research on Future Funding and NG911 Services
Changwon Son, from the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering at Texas Tech University in the Edward E. Whitacre College of Engineering, was part of a dedicated team that received a award from the Texas 9-1-1 Alliance. Serving as a Co-PI, Son worked alongside Rob Grace (PI) from the University of Cincinnati, Hyeong Suk Na (Co-PI) from the University of Missouri, and Wesley Wehde (Co-PI) from Texas Tech University.
The Texas 9-1-1 Alliance, an interlocal cooperative of 27 emergency communication districts, provides 9-1-1 services and public safety support for over 76% of Texas' population. These districts operate under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 772, ensuring crucial emergency services for millions.
The team’s project aimed to analyze past and projected funding for Texas 9-1-1 services and assess the potential impact of increasing the state’s 9-1-1 wireless service fee. Their research will project funding needs for the next 25 years and gauge public opinion on fee increases to sustain and expand Next-Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) services across Texas.
Congratulations to this exceptional team for their hard work and this well-deserved recognition!
Learn more about the Texas 9-1-1 Alliance here.