Director Kim Parker joins national push for telecommunicator reclassification and NextGen 911 funding
March 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC — Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office 911 Communications Director Kim Parker represented BCSO last week at the NENA Goes to Washington advocacy event, joining public safety leaders from across the country to champion priorities shaping the future of emergency communications.
This year’s federal advocacy focused on two major initiatives: Telecommunicator Reclassification (S.725) and sustainable funding for NextGen 911. Both efforts directly affect 911 centers nationwide and the telecommunicators who serve as the first point of contact in an emergency.
Reclassifying 911 telecommunicators as Protective Service personnel remains a key national goal. Telecommunicators are not clerical staff—they are first, first responders, providing life‑saving instructions, coordinating resources, and serving as the critical link between the public and field units. Continued momentum behind S.725 reflects growing recognition of their essential role.
Equally important is securing long‑term NextGen 911 funding, ensuring centers like in Brunswick County can modernize technology and meet the evolving ways the public communicates during emergencies.
Director Parker emphasized the value of having local voices represented at the federal level and expressed pride in the team she serves. She noted her gratitude for the opportunity to stand alongside dedicated professionals working to strengthen the future of 911 nationwide.
BCSO extends its appreciation to Director Parker for representing Brunswick County and the hardworking telecommunicators who support our community every day.
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