communications interoperability wisconsin moves forward
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CommunicationsInteroperability
Wisconsin Moves Forward
Three types of Interoperability
are needed
Day to day interoperability
Mutual aid interoperability
Task force interoperability
WI SIEC
Office of Justice Assistance
DMA/WI Emergency Management
Dept Natural Resources DOT/State Patrol DOA/Division of
Enterprise Technology
State Interoperability Executive Council:
Sheriff Police Chief Fire Chief Local EM Director Elected Officials Tribal Official
SIEC
State Interoperability Executive CommitteeGovernor Doyle issued Executive Order #87
on 2 February 2005.
Charged with:Set goals and objectives for interoperability.Set technical and operational standards.Advise OJA on grant funding.Make recommendations to local government.
What do we know about Wisconsin?
Survey by Wisconsin Emergency Management (2003)Interview of Stakeholders by Federal Engineering – Fairfax VA (2004)
WEM Public Safety
Communications Survey
Data for 68 counties and 22 state entities.38,205 existing radios:924 distinct frequencies.Over 3 different frequency bands.62 % of county frequencies are analog.54 % of state frequencies are analog.
Federal Engineering Conclusion…
“Building interoperability solutions based upon these existing systems is not practical or cost effective.”
Federal Engineering Stakeholder Interviews
28 stakeholder’s current approach to interoperability:Share frequencies 93%Mutual Aid Channels 93%Cellular Phones 87%Share Spare Radios 62%Patch 62%Mobile Data Systems 56%Cross-Band Repeaters 25%
What is Wisconsin’s approach?
Use the SAFECOM Interoperability Continuum as our benchmark.Planning that’s all inclusive and encompasses all public safety disciplines and all levels of government.Develop short term and long term strategies.
5 Elements of Interoperability
SAFECOM
Governance
Standard Operating Procedures
Technology
Training and exercises
Usage
WISCONSIN
SIEC & Regional Initiatives County Multi-county
Operations Sub-committee NIMS Research
Technology Subcommittee Technical Plan Grant Funding
Operations Sub-Committee OJA-funded training
curriculumSIEC - Outreach
Wisconsin’s Progress on “SAFECOM Technology
Milestones”Fostering agency access to mutual aid channels Reprogramming and replacement. County Mutual Aid Radio Channel
Repeaters.
“Swap Radio Option” via WEM Radio cache.Gateway AvailabilityStatewide Integrated System Technology Plan and Initiative
SIEC Adopted Technology Plan
Available on OJA/SIEC WebsiteShort term plans for widespread access to
ten designated mutual aid channels.Long term plan of a “system of systems.”
• Wisconsin Public Safety Communications System
• Counties and locals connect to state backbone• Project 25 digital radio unit ID Plan
Wisconsin’s Progress on “SAFECOM Technology
Milestones”2004 Funding:Planning Grants $1.8 MillionRegional System Buildouts $2.8 millionMutual Aid Channel Upgrades$528 Thousand
2005 FundingMutual Aid Channel Upgrades$5 Million
2006 FundingShort & Long Term Technology $6 Million
62% Radios “Mutual Aid
Ready”
Pre-2003
Funded
EstimateRemaining
25,885 upgraded of est. 41,400 radios
2485
23,400
15,532
MARC
In 65 of 72 Counties
To Do
Ashland
Door
Grant
Green Lake
Iron
Monroe
Waukesha
Gateways
Wisconsin Gateways with 2 w/ WI Emergency Management (JPS ACU 1000).At least 6 w/local jurisdictions:Dane CountyKenosha CountyMilwaukee County – 2Pierce CountyWalworth County
Systems Engineering
studies
Statewide by Federal Engineering
14 Regional studies
What is being considered in the
future?
Release of draft operations components and SOP’s consistent with NIMS.Continued short term goal funding.Demonstration project for regional connection to state backbone.Interoperability training and exercises.
WI Lessons Learned
Enabling legislation and funding will foster progress.
Staff support is essential to progress.Draft plansOutreach & education
WI Lessons Learned
Loss of continuity of participants impedes progress.
Keep your program in tune to the larger context.
Listening Sessions create buy-in.Staff and SIEC listeners vs. just staff.
Wisconsin Contacts
Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance website: http://oja.state.wi.usWisconsin SIEC website:http://siec.wi.gov/
Email “DHS”[email protected]