1 public safety wireless network – state of wyoming
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Public Safety Wireless Network – State of Wyoming
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Public Safety Wireless Network – State of Wyoming
Objective of Project
Develop a Plan to Create a Shared Public Safety Wireless Network in Wyoming
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Public Safety Wireless Network – State of Wyoming
The Project Team
Wyoming Department of Administration & Information (A&I)Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT)Wyoming State Agency Law Enforcement Communication System Commission (SALECS)RSM McGladrey, Inc.
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Public Safety Wireless Network – State of Wyoming
What We Did
Determined the Reasons for Implementing a New Public Safety Wireless Network in Wyoming
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Public Safety Wireless Network – State of Wyoming
What We Did
Gain Conceptual Acceptance of a Shared Public Safety Network from the User GroupsDetermine a Technological DirectionBenchmarkingReview Private Sector ParticipationDevelop an Action Plan
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Findings
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Reasons for a New Public Safety Wireless Network
InteroperabilityInter Agency Public Safety CommunicationThe Importance of Sharing ResourcesInter Governmental Cooperation
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Reasons for a New Public Safety Wireless Network
ReliabilityCongestion and “Dead Areas”Replacement of Out-dated Equipment
EfficiencyPotential for Shared DispatchPurchasing Leverage
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Gaining Input
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Who We Talked With
SALECSDOTA&IWAMWACC
Sheriff DepartmentsPolice DepartmentsFire DepartmentsUniversityOthers
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What they Said
The following is summary of comments from our many conversations with Public Safety Officials:
“Contention is the biggest problem. We just can’t get a channel when we need one.”
“We know we need to do something and interoperability is the answer.”
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What they Said (cont.)
“A number of States have bought today’s technology, we need to be sure what we buy won’t be obsolete the day after we buy it. We really need technology for the long-term.”
“We’ve spent $150,000 in the last three years on upgrade and replacement. We need a plan before we spend any more.”
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What they Said (cont.)
“The State is great at covering their costs and leaving the municipalities high and dry. We need to be sure everyone can afford to participate.”
“The State’s losing credibility with Public Safety entities. There’s been talk about a State-wide plan for a long time, but we still haven’t seen it.”
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What they Said (cont.)
“Law enforcement today requires more than a side arm and a full tank of gas.”
“We’ve got seven radios in our EMT vehicle and in an emergency it can be hard to decide which is for what.”
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Technology
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Wide Area Radio Network
Repeater
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Network ComponentsBackbone
CurrentMostly 2 GHz Analog Microwave
New Design6 GHz Digital Microwave
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Network ComponentsSites & Equipment
CurrentDOT has 26 Sites, Counties, Municipalities have many moreMyriad of equipment, technologies and frequencies.
New Design
Consolidation of sitesStandardization of equipment, technologies and frequency range.
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Network ComponentsPortable and Mobile Devices
CurrentA little of everything, most of it less than state-of-the-art
New DesignStandardization, negotiated pricing
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Network ComponentsDispatch Centers
CurrentMostly decentralizedLack of standardization makes sharing & support difficult
New DesignFlexibilityCapability to maintain independence, but the opportunity to share & support
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New DesignPrimary Components
Digital Microwave to Provide the Wide-area Backbone.
Digital, Trunked Radio
Most Likely 800 MHz
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New DesignPrimary Components
Call Patching on the Emergency Communications Channel
Project 25 CompliantIndustry-wide StandardizationAllows use of Multiple Manufacturers
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Future Technology
Software Defined RadioIs a Motorola Program called Wireless Integrated Transmission System (WITS)Is part of a US Navy Development Program to allow System utilizing different radio frequencies to intercommunicateIs a Potential solution to interoperability issues faced by most Public Safety organizations
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Future Technology
Software Defined Radio (cont.)Is Not a replacement for “trunking”Is not a replacement for, but is a compatible enhancement to, current technology systemsIs not commercially available and probably won’t be for 4-7 years
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User Requirements
MigrationMinimum of a 2-5 year “phase-in” periodIndividual Counties and Municipalities can join at their discretionEntities that elect not to participate will have no less “interoperability services” than they have today – the existing Emergency Communications Channel will continue to function
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Benchmarking
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Recent Wireless Decisions - Other States
Technology Mutli-agencyAlaska Upgrade to Digital Backbone YesArkansas 800 MHz - Trunked System YesCalifornia 800 MHz - Trunked System NoColorado 800 MHz - Trunked System YesConnecticut 800 MHz - Trunked System YesDelaware 800 MHz - Trunked System YesIdaho Upgrade to Digital Backbone YesIndiana 800 MHz - Trunked System NoMichigan 800 MHz - Trunked System YesMinnesota 800 MHz - Trunked System YesOhio 800 MHz - Trunked System YesNex Mexico Upgrade to Digital Backbone YesPennsylvania 800 MHz - Trunked System YesWisconsin VHF - Trunked System Yes
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Funding & Partners – Other States
Partners & FundingAlaska Partnered with Alaska RailroadCalifornia Funded by LegislatureColorado Finded by LegislatureIdaho Partnership with Public TVMichigan Funded by LegislatureMontana Pratnership with Montana Power was unsuccessfulOhio Funded by LegislatureSouth Carolina Outsourced through power company
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Involvement by the Private Sector
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As a Provider
Issues Limiting this OptionMajor technology differences between cellular or paging services and Public Safety RadioLack of control by the State over the Network and Quality of Service Issues
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As a Partner
Sharing of InfrastructureTower SitesTransmission Equipment
QWest (USWest)Rural Electric Association (REA)
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As a Customer
Purchasers of ServiceFederal AgenciesPower Utilities
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Action Plan
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1. Identify Accurate Budgetary Costs
Negotiate with Motorola to conduct an engineering study and spectrum analysisDefine clear expectations of Motorola as to delivery of required cost information
2. Develop a Plan for a Governing and Control Board
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3. Develop Information on Potential Funding Sources
4. Continue to Pursue Partnership Possibilities
5. Obtain Participation Commitments
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6. Develop a Request-for-Proposal based on the results of the Motorola engineering study
7. Prepare a Comprehensive Plan for the Legislature, including:
RFPAnticipated CostFunding AlternativesPotential Partners