The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) Meeting Las Vegas, Nevada March 15, 2013 Call In: (877) | Conference ID: #

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 2 NPSTC Meeting Opening –Ralph Haller, NPSTC Chair Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Agenda Approval

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Technology Committee Tom Sorley, Chair Andy Thiessen, Vice Chair

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Broadband Working Group Andy Thiessen, Chair

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 5 Broadband Working Group 700 MHz Statement of Requirements – Phase 1 Phase 2 work issues Mission Critical Voice over LTE WG (Steve Devine) Security Issues WG (Mark Adams)

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Radio Programming Compatibility Requirements (PCR) Working Group Tom Sorley, Chair Pam Montanari, Co-chair

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 7 PCR Working group Programming Compatibility Goal –Address LMR programming incompatibility between Manufacturers software –Develop tool to import/export programming fields between radios Progress –Programming field spreadsheet (Developed May 2012) Sent to Manufacturer’s to complete –Multiple calls to discuss input March 8 submission –Motorola, Harris, Thales –Meeting held on March 14, IWCE

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Video Quality in Public Safety (VQiPs) / Video Technology Advisory Group (VTAG) John Contestabile Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Lab

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. High Precision Urban and Indoor Positioning for Public Safety Gary Parsons, Chief Executive Officer NextNav LLC © 2012 NextNav LLC

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 10 NPSTC Meeting Break

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Spectrum Management Committee David Buchanan, Committee Chair Stu Overby, Vice Chair

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 12 Agenda T-Band Working Group (Stu Overby & Joe Ross, Co-Chairs) 4.9 GHz Plan (Dave Buchanan) 700 MHz State Channel Construction Showing (Stu Overby) FCC Filing Recap and Future Anticipated Comments (Stu Overby) General Spectrum Issues and Monitoring Topics (David Buchanan)

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. T-Band Working Group Stu Overby and Joe Ross, Co-Chairs © 2012 NextNav LLC

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 14 The T-Band Situation T-Band: MHz (TV Channels 14-20) Section 6103 of Public Law enacted 2/22/12: –FCC must reallocate and begin auctioning public safety T-Band spectrum by 2/22/2021 –Public safety must move out of band within two years of auction close (by 2023). Proceeds from auction may be used toward relocation costs –Law is silent on Industrial/Business (I/B) T-Band spectrum 4/26/12, FCC froze licensing of new/expanded PS & I/B T- band systems and exempted T-Band from narrowbanding. 2/11/13 FCC Public Notice seeks input on how to comply with the legislation. Comments 5/13/13; Replies 6/11/13.

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 15 NPSTC Takes Action T-Band Working Group formed June 2012 Approximately 60 Members joined Conference calls every two weeks Report being released 3/15/13 addresses the overall impact to Public Safety –Clarifies T-Band Usage FCC license analysis Questionnaire for public safety agencies –Analyzes Potential Spectrum Alternatives –Estimates Cost of Relocation, if spectrum were available –Qualifies likely auction revenue, compared to relocation cost Awareness articles: IMSA Journal; Mission Critical Comm.

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 16 Portions of T-Band Spectrum Used in 11 Metro Markets Public safety and Industrial/Business Channels are intermixed

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 17 Public Safety T-Band License Analysis By Region Metro RegionLicenseesChannels Licensed RF SitesRepeatersMobiles/Portables Boston ,08130,439 Chicago ,965 Dallas ,392 Houston Los Angeles ,81441,701 Miami ,067 New York ,34894,831 Philadelphia ,89361,734 Pittsburgh ,598 San Francisco ,990 Washington, DC ,103 Totals9253,8223,03617,314295,097 Public safety T- band usage varies by metro region Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York & Philadelphia biggest users

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 18 Sample Alternative Spectrum Band Analysis T-Band Market VHF: Total PS Channels Licensed 50 mile Radius VHF: Total PS Licenses 50 mile Radius Boston, MA Chicago, IL Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL New York/N.E. NJ Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA San Francisco/Oakland, CA Washington, DC/MD/VA VHF: 3.6 MHz; 480 channels kHz spaced at 7.5 kHz centers Analysis courtesy of APCO International UHF: 3.7 MHz, 148 channel 12.5 kHz spaced at 12.5 kHz The Least Congested VHF Channel Analysis courtesy of Public Safety Coordination Associates (PSCA)

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 19 Sample Alternative Spectrum Band Analysis Los Angeles MHz Heavily Used Analysis courtesy of David Eierman Pittsburgh MHz Some Availability

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 20 Public Safety T-Band System Sizes Mix of systems: small individual jurisdiction and larger regional systems Majority of licensees have small systems 60% of licensees each have fewer than 100 mobiles/portables and 1 to 3 site systems. Over 90% are conventional. Approx. 40% of licensees account for about 90% of mobiles/portables.

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 21 NPSTC Questionnaire Types of UsersOverview Web-based Open from 8/2012 to 10/2012 Response Statistics –117 on full questions –Additional 131 from BAPERN agencies Represents more than 220,000 subscribers

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 22 Why T-Band?

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 23 Primary Need is Voice for Both Daily Use and Interoperability System PurposeSystem Type

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 24 Interoperability Use of Interoperability Impact Does your system also use MHz channels for daily operations? Will interoperability be impacted if you have to move?

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 25 Solutions to Mandated Relocation Impact of FCC Freeze FCC Freeze ImpactsViable Solution? Did you have plans to modify your T- band system? Does the freeze impact those plans? Can your agency move off the T-band to another band? (do you have a solution available to you?)

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 26 Cost Analysis Results Regional Costs RegionTotal Cost (M) Boston $ Chicago $ Dallas $ 82.8 Houston $ 11.4 Los Angeles $ Miami $ 49.4 New York $ 1,428.4 Philadelphia $ 1,151.6 Pittsburgh $ San Francisco $ Washington, DC $ Total $ 5,939.7 Category Costs

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 27 Potential Auction Revenue Relocating public safety does little to make the T-Band attractive for commercial wireless broadband use in auction Numerous TV broadcast operations remain on CH TV Channels Map Developed from Spectrum Bridge Website

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 28 NPSTC T-Band Report Conclusions SPECTRUM – Analysis of the public safety spectrum bands shows that at least 5 of the 11 metro areas do not have sufficient spectrum in any band to relocate their existing T-Band operations. These areas are the Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia metros. The adequacy of relocation spectrum in three additional areas, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh is marginal. It is not yet viable to rely on the planned Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) as a likely option to support mission critical voice operations that would be displaced from the T-Band. COST – The cost to move public safety operations in the 11 metro areas to new frequencies is estimated to be in excess of $5.9 billion, much greater than the likely auction revenue. If TV and industrial/business were also required to move, that would require additional relocation funding, resulting in the net auction revenue being an even greater negative value. PUBLIC GAIN – It appears the intent of the law may be to gain additional broadband spectrum for public use. Extensive TV broadcast operations throughout the country and industrial/business systems in 11 metro markets will remain on T-Band channels even if public safety systems are relocated out of the band. These circumstances are unlikely to produce the auction revenue needed for public safety relocation or result in additional broadband spectrum for public use. Given the lack of alternative spectrum, cost of relocation, major disruption to vital public safety services, and likelihood that the spectrum auction would not even cover relocation costs, NPSTC believes implementing the T-Band legislation is not feasible, provides no public interest benefit, and the matter should be re-visited by Congress.

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership GHz Plan NPSTC filed comments recommending that FCC support development of a national plan –NPSTC would develop the plan in collaboration with established frequency advisory committees and regional planning committees (RPCs) –Comments set forth key elements to be addressed in plan Informal status check w/ FCC staff indicated some concern about timing Discussed issue on 3/8/13 Spectrum Cmte. call Committee recommends starting work with a target timeline of 3 months for draft plan with up to 2 months for stakeholder and GB review/approval

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership MHz State Channel Construction Showings FCC has requirements for the States to document their 700 MHz state channel buildout. NPSTC Board previously approved outreach documents on this topic FCC provided informal feedback and clarification Finalized documents are being published this week, and will be posted to the NPSTC web site. NPSTC will also proactively distribute documents to States with a cover letter. –Mark Grubb, David Warner and Billy Carter volunteered to help with distribution logistics.

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership NPSTC Filings in 2012 DateFilingTopic 2/17Comments (FCC)Narrowbanding Waiver Criteria 4/27Comments (FCC)LightSquared/ GPS Interference 4/12Ex Parte (FCC)TETRA 4/20Comments (FCC)Broadband Early Deployment 4/27Comments (FCC)Maryland 700 MHz 6/27Comments (FCC)Narrowbanding on T-Band 7/13Reply Comments (FCC)TETRA 7/18ReportNPSTC AFST Report 10/3Ex Parte (FCC)Orange County/CDMA in ESMR 10/24Comments (IC)D Block & Interoperability w/ U.S. 11/1Comments (FCC)4.9 GHz 11/1Comments (NTIA)FirstNet Broadband Architecture 12/17CommentsNarrowbanding/25 kHz Manufacturing 12/19Ex Parte800 MHz U.S./Mexican Border rules

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership Filings – YTD and Anticipated NPSTC filings submitted year to date: –Comments 2/11/13 re LA-RICS waiver request to use 700 MHz reserve channels Anticipate additional filings this year: –Response to FCC T-band Public Notice: Comments due May 13; Replies due June 11 –Additional information on 4.9 GHz –Response to NPRM on multiple 700 MHz Narrowband Cleanup issues: (Date TBD) –Possible follow-up comments to FCC on GAO receiver standards and spectrum sharing –Others as they become known

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 33 General Spectrum Issues and Monitoring Topics FCC disposition of 800 MHz Mexican Border Plan Awaiting FCC decisions re action on VHF/UHF licensees who did not narrowband Potential FCC VHF & UHF Spectrum Audit Plan re 700 MHz relocation of certain narrowband public safety LMR deployments under old bandplan in what is now broadband spectrum licensed to FirstNet. Special Use Cases –Air to Ground Video –Bomb Robots –900 MHz paging

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Interoperability Committee John Powell, Committee Chair Pam Montanari, Vice Chair

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Priority Telecommunications Services, Public Safety Applications Joanne Sechrest, Office for Emergency Communications (OEC) via teleconference

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Border Issues Working Group Terry LaValley, Chair

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 37 Spectrum Agreements Between Canada and the United States Spectrum Usage (1951 treaty) –In 1951 through an exchange of notes the “CONVENTION BETWEEN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RELATING TO THE OPERATION BY CITIZENS OF EITHER COUNTRY OF CERTAIN RADIO EQUIPMENT OR STATIONS IN THE OTHER COUNTRY” Spectrum Management (1962 treaty) –Coordination and Use of Radio Frequencies Above 30 Megacycles per Second was effected by an exchange of notes at Ottawa on October 24, 1962

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 38 Primary Focus of Working Group Spectrum Usage (1951 treaty) ARTICLE II The respective countries agree that mobile radio stations properly licensed in one country are permitted to be operated in the territory of the other country (a) Mobile radio units installed in public safety vehicles

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 39 Strategy for amending the Agreement Work with the FCC to promote an Exchange of letters with the Canadian Government. –This approach is faster than an actual treaty modification The “Exchange of letters” would modify the terms of the Treaty. Portable radio usage would be included and allowed (mobile only currently) Incorporate the following three operating conditions into the document:

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 40 Scenario 1 Operation of mobile and/or portable radio transceivers on the other side of the border in the “direct,” i.e., non-repeater mode. CanadaUnited States

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 41 Scenario 2 Use of base station repeaters on the other side of the border to interoperate with public safety officials in the other country.

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 42 Scenario 3 Use of base station repeaters on the other side of the border to interoperate with public safety officials in their own country.

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 43 Where are We ? Technical agreements between the U.S. and Canada usually begin under the auspices of the Radio Technical Liaison Committee (RTLC) –“Draft” document sent to Canada by the FCC for review –Document currently being reviewed by Industry Canada (legal) –Formal discussions scheduled to take place at the RTLC meeting last month in Ottawa, but postponed due to legal review process. –Once IC (technical) has the document, formal discussions will occur at the next RTLC meeting (August /September)

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 44 Other Border Working Group Activities Identify and document best practices for obtaining spectrum in border region

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 45 Frequency Coordination Agreements The licensing of U.S. radio stations using frequencies above 30 MHz and located along the U.S./Canada border is governed by coordination procedures set forth in a 1962 Treaty with Canada titled "Coordination and Use of Radio Frequencies Above 30 MHz" or the "Above 30 MHz Agreement" or "Agreement" –Defines the coordination zones along borders of approximately 120 km or 75 miles –Frequencies to be coordinated –Sets the frame work for the exchange of technical information, and on-air-testing –Exchange of frequency data to promote compatible operation and minimize interference.

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 46 Frequency Coordination Challenges Both the FCC and IC use different engineering packages to determine interference Narrow banding considerations (policy differences between nations) Harmful interference (defined differently between nations) Licensing databases may not contain all reco r ds

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 47 Next steps …… CITIG and NPSTC will work together to develop a series of informational documents intended for the first responder community. These documents will contain information on: –Spectrum usage policies and Treaties within the international boundaries –Coordination processes –Contact information and web sites pertaining to spectrum management

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 48 Regional Meetings Regional meetings continue to occur along the border –Operability and Interoperability needs are discussion topics –We promote active participation in changing policies that inhibit operational needs. Common comments..… –“we have worked around our communications limitations for years” –“Our need is now, and change takes time if at all possible”

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 49 We believe change is possible; the light is getting brighter …..

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 50 Border Issues Working Group Thank you ….

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 51 Interoperability Committee 700 MHz Notice of Proposed Rule Making Update White Paper on Emerging Digital Radio Technologies

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 52 Special Presentations Department of Homeland Security (DHS) –Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) Update John Price, Program Manager –National Communications System (NCS), Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), Emergency Communications Preparedness Center (ECPC) Update Chris Essid, Director

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 53 Special Presentations Federal Communications Commission (FCC) –Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) David Furth, Deputy Chief (via Teleconference) –PSHSB Policy and Licensing Division Roberto Mussenden, Attorney-Advisor

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 54 NPSTC Meeting Break

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. New Business Marilyn Ward, Executive Director

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 56 New Business Social Media Task Force –Lance Valcour, Chair; Barry Luke, Support Office Administrative Discussions –Marilyn Ward, Executive Director Nominations for Leadership Awards –Support Staff Invitational Travel Process –Support Office

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Social Media Policy Presentation Report from the NPSTC Social Media Task Force

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 58 Thanks to the Task Force Members Mike Corey, ARRL Lloyd Mitchell, AFWA Barry Luke Jackie Bayless

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 59 Purpose Provide an overview of the Social Media strategy Request NPSTC Board approval of the SM policy Send NPSTC’s first Tweet!

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 60 Goals of the SM Task Force Create a set of recommendations based on industry best practices Provide a draft policy for use of social media Provide an implementation framework

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 61 Social Media Policy Core elements of the SM Policy –Provides high level policy level guidance to staff –Creates accountability and management process –Identifies roles and responsibilities –Is supported with an internal staff procedure manual

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 62 Internal Social Media Procedures Defines SM networks, user names and passwords Provides step by step instructions for each SM network Sets up themes and a suggested outreach schedule Provides guidance on how to respond to inquiries, comments, spam, etc.

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 63 Existing Social Media Networks NPSTC Web Site –182,000 hits in February Constant Contact Yahoo Messaging Groups –1,780 members

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 64 New Social Media Networks Twitter There is also the National Public Safety Technology Conference (NPSTC) on Facebook –National Public Safety Telecommunications Council

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 65 New Social Media Networks Linked-In –National Public Safety Telecommunications Council –Has 811 followers Special thanks to Don Root for setting up this group on August 19, 2008

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 66 Social Media Strategy

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 67 Key Points for NPSTC Board Our goal is to have a conversation about what we do –Much different than typical one-way media releases Social Media is “social” –The conversation is less formal and more engaging Task Force will monitor the SM workload Task Force will report back at the next meeting

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 68 Special Thanks The Task Force could not have completed its work without their excellent “pro bono” support. Trefor Munn-Venn Bjorn Rutten

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 69 Social Media Policy Presentation Questions ?

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 70 Social Media Policy Presentation NPSTC’s First Tweet “#NPSTC launches new social media program today at IWCE, follow us for late breaking information on public safety communications and trends”

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 71 New Business (continued) Administrative Discussions –Marilyn Ward, Executive Director Nominations for Leadership Awards –Support Staff Invitational Travel Process –Support Office

The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Executive Session (Board & Executive Committee only) Ralph Haller, Chair

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 73 NPSTC Meeting Adjourn

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 74 Next NPSTC Meeting May 14-15, 2013 (meeting announcement to be sent at a later date) Meeting Survey Please provide feedback using the meeting survey found on the NPSTC Home Page