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| 8:30 - 10:15 am |
Keys to Interoperability: Operations, Technologies, & Training
This panel session addresses operational and technological dimensions of the "Interoperability Continuum". The use of standard operating procedures will be discussed, ranging from those targeting individual agencies through those incorporating the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS). Technologies used to support communications interoperability will be examined as they integrate with existing systems and offer future opportunities. The importance of comprehensive training, regular testing, and exercises will be emphasized.
Grant funded interoperable communications projects will be highlighted.
Moderators:
Dan Hawkins
John Powell, Vice-Chair
PSWAC Interoperability Subcommittee
Panelists:
Capt. Eddie Reyes, Alexandria (VA) Police Department
Lt. Steve Webb, Los Angeles (CA) Sheriffs Department
Deputy Chief Dennis Cobb, Las Vegas (NV) Metro Police Department
Chief Charles Werner, Charlottesville (VA) Fire Department
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| 10:15 - 10:30 am |
Break |
| 10:30 - Noon |
Communications and the Incident Command System
This session delves further into planning, organizing, and using communications to support operations conducted under the NIMS Incident Command System. It will examine the impact of Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 8, Capabilities Based Planning, and the Target Capabilities List on communications planning and eventual operations. Communications models for multi-jurisdictional response will be examined and tools provided.
Presenters:
Dan Hawkins and John Walker
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| Noon - 1:30 pm |
Lunch on your own
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| 1:30- 4:45 pm |
Concurrent Sessions (below) |
| 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
Interoperability through Gateways
Reyes
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Interoperability through Shared Channels
Webb
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Interoperability through Shared Systems
Werner
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| 3:00 - 3:15 pm |
Break
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| 3:15 - 4:45 pm |
Multi-jurisdictional Data Networks
Sandy
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Infrastructure: Property and Tower Challenges
Noce
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Frequency Coordination & Licensing
Haraseth
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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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