KS State 911 Board

KS State 911 Board Formerly the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council.

The Kansas State 911 Board oversees 911 services statewide, supports system improvements, and administers grant funding—ensuring reliable, accessible emergency communications for all Kansans. The Coordinating Council is tasked with the following duties by the Kansas 911 Act:
(1) Shall select the LCPA upon advice and consent of the legislative coordinating council; Shall adopt rules and regulations

for the terms of the contract with the LCPA; shall determine the compensation of the LCPA who will provide staffing to council after 1-1-12; oversight of LCPA performance. (2) Authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the provisions of the act;
(3) Monitor the delivery of 911 services;
(4) Develop statewide 911 planning and strategies for future enhancements to the 911 system;
(5) Develop criteria for expenditure of 911 grant funds and distribute available grant funds to PSAPs;
(6) Make an annual report to senate and house committees;
(7) Approve expenses incurred in carrying out business of the council;
(8) Determine if a PSAP has used 911 fees for unauthorized uses.

A big congratulations to Ellen Wernicke, our KS State 911 Board representative, for speaking on a national panel at APCO...
08/05/2026

A big congratulations to Ellen Wernicke, our KS State 911 Board representative, for speaking on a national panel at APCO International! The FirstNet Authority brought together leaders from across the country to discuss how remote call taking and dispatching are reshaping ECC operations.

Kansas has long been an early adopter of NG911, and our Board continues to help lead the way for other states and territories. Ellen and the panel highlighted what’s driving remote functionality adoption, how FirstNet broadband is expanding capability, and what ECCs should consider—organizationally, technically, and from a policy standpoint—when planning their own models.

We’re proud to see Kansas innovation and experience guiding the national conversation.

Ks State 911 Board Executive Director Sherry Massey and Communications Coordinator Michele Abbott attend the National As...
06/27/2026

Ks State 911 Board Executive Director Sherry Massey and Communications Coordinator Michele Abbott attend the National Association of 911 Administrators Conference. NTIA reports on the national status of NG911 and explores possible funding mechanisms.

04/27/2026

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Emporia, KS

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