Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

Foreign Data

Definition:

Spatial data provided electronically to the Data Collection team by a PSAP or other 9‐1‐1 agency. This information is
used in the creation and modification of jurisdictional boundaries.

Wireless Database

The database in which data to support wireless Phase 1 or 2 deployments is stored.

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ALI Database

A database managed by Intrado or other 9‐1‐1 hosts. The ALI database is accessed by the PSAP when a 9‐1‐1 call comes in; it is accessed by the telco...

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Host

The agent that houses data used for providing E9‐1‐1 service. This agent can be a telco, private vendor, or public service agency.

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NRF

No Record Found. When a PSAP receives an E9‐1‐1 call for which no data is displayed.

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