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Public Safety Communications and Spectrum Resources: Policy Issues for Congress Congressional Research Service
A CRS report by Linda K. Moore, a specialist in telecommunications policy, prepared for members and committees of Congress (courtesy of the PWF Digest).
CRS Report
NPSTC 700 MHz Broadband Network Requirements Task Force Meeting at APCO
Scheduled Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 9:30 am-11:30 am (PST) in Ballroom G of the Las Vegas Hilton.
Task Force Meeting Announcement
LTE System Interoperability v7
Term Sheet for Local Builder-PSBL Agreement
Roaming and the Shared Wireless Network
NPSTC BBTF Gov WG Recommendations
700 BB Operations WG AD HOC Report
APCO 75th Annual Conference and Exposition: NPSTC Presents a Panel Discussion of Current Events and Activities in Public Safety Telecommunications
A panel discussion during APCO's 75th Annual Conference and Exposition to talk about the latest developments in public safety telecommunications including a report of the 700 MHz Broadband Requirements Task Force, FCC filings, OEC updates, COML training, NPSTC's new PSWAC Follow On Working Group, the P25 CAP program, and 900 MHz alerting.
NPSTC APCO Panel Presentation
SDR Documents
SDR Documents
Utilization of Software Defined Radio Technology for the 700 MHz Public/Private Partnership
June 18, 2008
Considerations and Recommendations for Software Defined Radio Technologies for the 700 MHz Public/Private Partnership
December 5, 2007
Use Cases for Cognitive Applications in Public Safety Communications Systems - Volume 1: Review of the 7 July Bombing of the London Underground
November 8, 2007
Software Defined Radio Technology for Public Safety
April 14, 2006
SAFECOM Executive Committee and Emergency Response Council (ERC)
Communications-Specific Tabletop Exercise Methodology
The 2009 ERC summer meeting report and presentation have been uploaded to the website, http://www.ercmeeting.com/documentlibrary.html.

We want to again thank all of you who participated in our June meeting; your contributions are making a difference nationwide. We look forward to our continued partnership.

The next ERC Meeting will be in December 2009, please look for more details in the near future.
ERC's 2009 Summer Meeting Report
ERC's 2009 Summer Meeting Slide Deck
ERC's 2008 Winter Meeting Report
ERC's 2008 Winter Meeting Slide Deck
ERC's Acronym List
OEC Releases National Emergency Communications Plan
National Emergency Communication Plan
July 31, 2008 - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS's) Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) released the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) to Congress this week. The NECP is a national plan that develops a framework for communications between first responders at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels.
NECP Press Release
NECP Fact Sheet
NECP FAQ
Communications-Specific Tabletop Exercise Methodology
Communications-Specific Tabletop Exercise Methodology
Helps local policymakers and Federal technical assistance programs plan communications-specific exercises with emergency response.
Communications-Specific Tabletop Exercise Methodology
Communications Specific Tabletop Exercise Methodology
Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Business Case
Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) Business Case
Video that provides high-level decision makers with a value proposition that details the importance of CAD interoperability.
Video Home Page
The video is offered in three formats (low, medium, and high resolution) and requires Windows Media Player to view. Please select the appropriate link based on your internet connection:
CAD Business Case Video (Low Resolution: Cable/Modem)
CAD Business Case Video (Medium Resolution: Cable/DSL)
CAD Business Case Video (High Resolution: LAN/T-1)
Computer-Aided Dispatch Interoperability Project: Documentation of Regional Efforts
A report highlighting CAD interoperability projects in three regions.
Report
Computer Aided Dispatch Documentation of Efforts
FCC’s Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) Clearinghouse
PSHSB Clearinghouse
The PSHSB Clearinghouse has been established for the collection, evaluation and dissemination of public safety communications information. If your public safety organization has information that it wishes to be considered for posting in the clearinghouse, please send the document(s) to PSHSBinfo@fcc.gov, with "Clearinghouse" listed in the subject line.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications Releases the 'National Response Framework (NRF)'
NRF Cover
This National Response Framework (NRF)is a guide to how the Nation conducts all-hazards response. This document explains the common discipline and structures that have been exercised and matured at the local, tribal, State, and national levels over time. It describes key lessons learned from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, focusing particularly on how the Federal Government is organized to support communities and States in catastrophic incidents. Most importantly, it builds upon the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which provides a consistent template for managing incidents.
National Response Framework
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications Releases the ‘National Interoperability Field Operations Guide’

May 2009
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office of Emergency Communications has developed a new tool to assist with disaster response. The National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG) is a technical reference for radio technicians responsible for radios that will be used in disaster response applications, and for emergency communications planners. The NIFOG includes rules and regulations for use of nationwide and other interoperability channels, frequencies and channel names, and other reference material; formatted as a pocket-sized guide for radio technicians to carry with them.
NIFOG version 1.3
Note: Please do not request a hardcopy of version 1.3 if you already have version 1.2. Instead, please incorporate the changes from the following document:
NIFOG errata #2 for version 1.2
Request a Hard-Copy Pocket-Size NIFOG
Access the COPS Office Documents Page
Law Enforcement Tech Guide for Communications Interoperability
The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), with the endorsement of SAFECOM, released the Law Enforcement Tech Guide for Communications Interoperability. This publication is a comprehensive, user-friendly guidebook that provides strategies, best practices, and recommendations for public safety agencies seeking to develop or already engaged in interagency communications projects.
Spectrum Policy for the 21st Century - The President's Spectrum Policy Initiative
Intermodulation Interference Studies Guidance from the 800 MHz Transistion Administrator
Interoperability Communications Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP) Audio Gateway Handbook - March 2006
Strategies for States to Achieve Public Safety Wireless Interoperability released by the NGA Center for Best Practices on November 20, 2006
SAFECOM / OEC / OIC

Bulletins and News Clips
    • Why Can’t We Talk? Working Together to Bridge the Communications Gap to Save Lives
      In 2003, 18 national associations representing state and local elected and appointed officials formed a task force to raise awareness about the lack of interoperability. The National Task Force on Interoperability developed a 100-page guidebook to provide guidance on achieving interoperability, covering issues from planning to governance and spectrum to funding.
    • When They Can’t Talk Lives Are Lost: What Public Officials Need to Know About Interoperability
      In 2003, 18 national associations representing state and local elected and appointed officials formed a task force to raise awareness about the lack of interoperability. The National Task Force on Interoperability created an awareness brochure to provide guidance on achieving interoperability.
    • Why Can't We Talk? Supplemental Resources
      Showcases a collection of materials describing interoperability projects and best practices developed by the National Task Force on Interoperability.
    • OIC Industry Roundtable Presentations Available Online!
      Thank you for attending the 2008 OIC Industry Roundtable on Monday, June 2! The presentations have been added to the OIC Industry Roundtable Web site, www.oicroundtable.com/sessions.html.
      Additionally, please feel free to provide any feedback on the event or suggestions for future events by following this link, www.oicroundtable.com/suggestions.html.
    • SAFECOM’s Interoperability Continuum Brochure
      The Interoperability Continuum is designed to help the public safety community and local, tribal, state, and federal policy makers address critical elements for success as they plan and implement interoperability solutions.
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