Links of Intrest

Interoperability Solutions Information

Organizations that provide interoperability solutions support and education:

• SAFECOM
• Joint Tactical Radio System
• National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center
  

Grants Information

• Department of Homeland Security Grants
• National Institute of Justice
• Office of Domestic Preparedness
• Community Oriented Policing Services
• Access to Federal Grant Opportunities
  

Communications Spectrum

Federal agencies that manage the commercial and public communications spectrum:

• Federal Communications Commission
• National Telecommunications and Information Association
  

Technology and Standards Information

Standards bodies working to promote interoperable communications technology:

• Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International, Inc.
• Capital Wireless Integrated Network (CapWIN)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• International Telecommunication Union
• National Institute of Justice's (NIJ) Technology Programs
• National Institute of Standards and Technology
• Project 25
• Project Mobility for Emergency and Safety Applications (MESA)
• Telecommunications Industry Association
  

Interoperability in Other States

• Idaho SIEC
• Maryland SIEC
• Nevada Communications Steering Committee (SIEC)
• Montana SIEC
• Oregon SIEC
• Texas SIEC
• Washington SIEC
• Wisconsin SIEC
  

SAFECOM Federal Partners

Federal departments working towards interoperable communications:

• Department of Homeland Security
• Department of Justice
• Department of Defense
• Department of the Interior
• Department of Energy
• Department of Health and Human Services
• Department of Agriculture
• Department of the Treasury
  

State Partners

• Virginia STARS
• Virginia Secretary of Public Safety
• Office of Commonwealth Preparedness
• Virginia Department of Emergency Management
• Virginia Department of Health
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs
• Virginia State Police
• Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
• Virginia Department of Forestry
• Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
• Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
• Virginia Department of Transportation
• Virginia National Guard
• Virginia Office of the Secretary of Technology
• Virginia Port Authority
• Virginia State Firefighters Association
  

Local Public Safety Organizations

• Virginia Fire Chiefs Association
• Virginia Professional Fire Fighters Association
• Virginia Association of Governmental EMS Administrators
• Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police
• Virginia Sheriff's Association
• Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
• Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority
• Virginia Association of Counties
• Virginia Association of Public Safety Communications Officials
• Virginia Association of Volunteer Rescue Squads
• Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association
• Virginia Information Technologies Agency
• Virginia Municipal League
• Virginia Wireless E-911 Services Board
  

Federal Interoperability General Information

• GAO Report on interoperable communications
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training
• National Institute of Standards and Technology
• SEARCH

Miscellaneous Sites of Interest

• DisasterHelp.gov - An offshoot site of the Dep't of Homeland Security, with a focus on disaster response
• Virginia RACES - Amateur radio operatives dedicated to interoperable communications in Virginia
  • Virginia RACES -  Hospital Disaster Response Teams