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Glossary of Terms

Understand basic Public Safety definitions and terms.

MapSAG

Definition:

MapSAG® 9‐1‐1 GIS Data Management System. MapSAG is the leading 9‐1‐1 GIS Data Management System for the 9‐1‐1
industry. The product is used for GIS and 9‐1‐1 data maintenance, GIS/MSAG/ALI reconciliation, reporting, data
collection, QA/QC/Quality control, address maintenance and assignment, data import, data editing and other related
tasks.

ALI Database

Intrado : Jun 26, 2024, 4:03:20 PM

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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FCC NPRM

Intrado : Jul 25, 2024, 10:28:52 AM

FCC Notice of Proposed Rule Making Issued 10/94. Ensures compatibility with E9‐1‐1 calling systems and is to be implemented in phases: PHASE 0 ‐ The...

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Manual Transfer

Intrado : Jul 25, 2024, 2:23:54 PM

A feature that enables the PSAP attendant to transfer incoming 9‐1‐1 calls by manually obtaining dial tone through use of the telephone switch or...

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