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| 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Interoperability: Techniques, Technologies and Standards
This panel session addresses five means for reaching technical interoperability: Shared radios, shared channels, interconnects, proprietary systems roaming, and standards-based shared systems. It will demonstrates how the three types of interoperability missions identified by the FCC's Public Safety Wireless Advisory Committee — Day-to-day, Task Force and Mutual Aid — are met by each. Practical information on voice and data standards will be provided for use by attendees in their projects.
Moderators:
Dan Hawkins
John Powell, Vice-Chair
Public Safety Wireless Advisory Committee (PSWAC) Interoperability Subcommittee
Panelists:
Don Pfohl, Manager
Oregon State Police Wireless Communications
Sgt. Bruce Blair
Montgomery County (Maryland) Police (Retired)
Lt. Eddie Reyes
Alexandria (Virginia) Police Department
Marilyn Ward, Chair
National Public Safety Telecommunications Council
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| 10:45 - noon |
Voice Communications and Data Integration: Issues and Challenges
Interoperability for many includes voice and data integration and information sharing. Although COPS and FEMA grant programs focus primarily on voice radio communication equipment, it is nearly impossible to discuss voice interoperability without considering its integration with critical data sharing projects. During this session, speakers will discuss the nexus between voice and data integration and interoperability and the issues and challenges in pursuing both types of initiatives individually and collectively.
Presenters:
Kelly Harris
Dan Hawkins
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| Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
Luncheon Keynote
Harlin McEwen, Chair
Communications and Technology Committee
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Dep. Chief Charles Werner
Charlottesville (Virginia) Fire Department
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| 1:45- 3:00 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions
Interoperability through Shared Systems
Success stories in using shared systems will be presented along with further background on technologies, their challenges and planning requirements.
Presenters:
Don Pfohl, Director
Oregon State Police
Communications Bureau
Joe Noce, 800 Megahertz Project Manager
City of Mesa (Arizona)
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Interoperability through Interconnects
Success stories in using system interconnects, such as ACU-1000 switches, will be presented along with background on the technology, its challenges and planning requirements.
Presenters:
Lt. Eddie Reyes
Alexandria Police Department (Virginia)
Bob Moseley, Advisor
National Institute of Justice
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| 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions
Infrastructure: Property and Tower Challenges
The greatest challenges in building new communications facilities today come in obtaining suitable property, navigating zoning regulations, obtaining permits and dealing with neighbors who appreciate neither the need for radio communications, nor the aesthetics of towers. This session will prepare grantees for dealing with these time-consuming and project-challenging issues.
Presenters:
Don Pfohl, Director
Oregon State Police
Communications Bureau
Joe Noce, 800 Megahertz Project Manager
City of Mesa (Arizona)
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Infrastructure: Frequency Coordination and Licensing
New and most modified communications systems require frequency coordination and licensing under FCC regulations. This session will prepare grantees for finding needed radio spectrum resources and getting authorized to use their new equipment.
Presenter:
Ron Haraseth, Director
Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Automated Frequency Coordination
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Evolution of Standards
This session will explain how standards developed for public safety communications arose from interoperability needs, and how voice systems built today will provide the foundations of future data systems.
Presenter:
Craig Jorgensen, Co-Chair, Project 25
Chair, Project MESA Service Specification Group
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Note: The agenda is subject to change. All agenda updates will be posted regularly to this Website.
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AGENDA