Public Safety

Recent Activity

Please find final versions of the comments on the meaningful use proposals from the ONC and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. These comments were filed Monday, March 15, 2010

TIA files letter of support for extending the funding for the PSIC grant program, authored by Chairman Rockefeller.

• TIA’s letter in support of PSIC Grants extension

TIA files letter of support for S. 167, the “COPS Improvements Act of 2009” authored by Senator Kohl.

• TIA Supports COPS Bill Tech Funding

Congress passes and President Bush signs the"Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act," which will allow continued analog emergency broadcasts for an additional 30 days after the digital television (DTV) transition on February 17, 2009.

• Press Release: TIA Applauds New Law Enabling Smooth, Safe DTV Transition (December 30, 2008)

Filing before the Federal Communications Commission on October 31, 2008, regarding implementing a nationwide, broadband, interoperable public safety network in the 700 MHz band.

• TIA Comment In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands

TIA Praises New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act

• Press Release: TIA Hails New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act

Filing before the Federal Communications Commission regarding enhanced 911 (“E911”) location accuracy and reliability requirements

• Enhanced 911 (E-911)

Letter to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform concerning Project 25

• TIA Letter regarding P25, Public Safety Standard

Overview

Scope

The scope of the Public Safety Communications Working Group encompasses public policy issues related to the role of public safety communications in homeland security and natural disasters.

Charter

The Public Safety Communications Working Group will provide TIA members with the opportunity to participate in efforts to educate and inform members of Congress and key policymakers on matters relating to the role of public safety communications in homeland security. The Working Group will also serve as an industry resource to the Department of Homeland Security and other relevant organizations.

Mission

The mission of the Public Safety Communications Working Group is to work with Congress, the Administration and other federal agencies. The mission includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Become a trusted adviser to the government on issues relating to the importance of wireless communications for first responders and other public safety officials.
• Provide information and advice relating to the issue of communications interoperability and integration and how it can be achieved for public safety.
• Provide information on standards for digital wireless communications products and systems.
• Where appropriate, support government initiatives, such as the SAFECOM Program in the Department of Homeland Security.
• Advocate appropriate efficiency incentives and targeted federal funding for public safety communications.