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. IMSA Public Safety Communications Stakeholders Forum Orlando, Florida Wednesday, January 29, 2014 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 IMSA Public Safety Communications Stakeholders Forum Welcome – Douglas Aiken, IMSA Deputy Executive Director NPSTC Community Updates – Ralph Haller, NPSTC Chair –Roll Call –Agenda

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 3 IMSA Presentation FCC Update – Russell H. Fox, IMSA Counsel

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 4 Break Breaks are graciously provided by APCO, FCCA, TIA The meeting space is sponsored by IMSA The AV has been coordinated by ARRL

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 5 Federal Program Update Department of Homeland Security (DHS) –Daniel Cotter, Director, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) –Chris Essid, Deputy Director, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC)

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 6 Federal Program Update National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) –Mike Dame, Director, State and Local Grant Program, via conference call FirstNet – Kevin McGinnis, FirstNet Public Safety Board Member Public Safety Advisory Committee –Harlin McEwen, Chairman

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 7 Federal Program Update Federal Communications Commission (FCC) –David Furth, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) via conference call

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 8 Special Presentations Region 5 Domestic Security Task Force, Communications and Interoperability –Gregory Holcomb, Division Manager/E911 Coordinator Public Safety Communications Technologies Lake County, Florida

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 9 Lunch

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 Discussion David Buchanan & Stu Overby

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 11 Spectrum Management Discussions 4.9 GHz National Plan Update –Reviewing comments filed with FCC on NPSTC Proposal –Ex Parte filing recommended to clarify plan options Mexican Band Plan Update –Mexico has formally advised the U.S. of its intent to implement a new band plan. –FCC request for David Buchanan to represent Public Safety interests along the border.

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 12 Spectrum Management Discussions Currently Active Discussions: –Railroad Police access to PS I/O Channels –In Building Location –700 MHz Substantial Service filings –Vehicular Repeaters –T-Band Issues –Receiver Standards

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 13 NPSTC Filings in 2013 DateFilingTopic 12/31Comments (FCC)Frequencies for Vehicle Repeaters 11/14Comments (FCC)800 MHz NPSPAC H-Mask 11/12Ex Parte (FCC)4.9 GHz Plan Conference Call 10/24Comments (FCC)4.9 GHz National Plan Proposal 9/9Letter (FM Approvals)FM Standard /4Comments (FCC)FCC PN re: FirstNet Comments 7/24Reply Comments5.9 GHz Band Usage 7/18Reply Comments (FCC)700 MHz Narrowband Issues 6/18Comments (FCC)700 MHz Narrowband Issues 5/24Comments (FCC)700 MHz Broadband Rules & 700 Narrowband Relocation 5/13Comments (FCC)T-Band Spectrum Options & Report 2/11Comments (FCC)LA-RICS Waiver Request-700 Reserve

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 14 Break Breaks are graciously provided by APCO, FCCA, & TIA The meeting space is sponsored by IMSA The AV has been coordinated courtesy of ARRL

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 Discussion Tom Sorley & Andy Thiessen

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 Requirements Update Andy Thiessen

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 17 Broadband Requirements Update Launch SOR Qualitative – submitted to FirstNet Launch SOR Quantitative –Using Launch SOR Qualitative document as base –11 sub groups have been formed to identify public safety requirements that needs performance metrics assigned –Timeline for completion: Spring 2014 Console LTE –Examining impact of broadband on the dispatch center workstation –Face to Face meeting planned for February –Timeline for completion: Spring 2014

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 18 Broadband Requirements Update Public Safety Grade Task Team –Chartered to define the phrase “Public Safety Grade” for FirstNet. –Requirements will also assist public safety with LMR system implementations. –7 sub groups were formed –APCO has prepared the Site Hardening section which is being added to the NPSTC review process –A face to face meeting is being planned for February –Timeline for completion: Spring 2014

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 19 Broadband Requirements Update Additional Public Safety Broadband Projects –SOR, Year 1-3 Qualitative Assessment –Public Safety Telephony requirements review –Public Safety Messaging requirements review –SOR, Year 1-3 Quantitative Assessment

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 20 Broadband Requirements Update Globalization of LTE Standards –NPSTC supports a single global standard for public safety in LTE. –Several North American groups are looking to create public safety voice and data standards for LTE. –European commercial groups announced their plan to create a European LTE standard. –TCCA has created an umbrella organization to monitor this issue. –NPSTC will enhance the designation of ‘draft status’ on reports and documents that are in process.

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

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 22 Video Quality in Public Safety Team members attended the VQIPS Leadership Conference held in Houston on January 7-8 Attended on site briefing of the Houston Video Network Project. Developed agenda for VQIPS Annual Public Safety Conference –Houston, Texas –Week of April 7 th or the week of April 28, 2014 (pending decision)

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership VQIPS Accomplishments Developed Consumer Digital Library (CDVL) Released four technical reports –“Developing Video Quality Requirements: A User Guide for Public Safety” –“Recorded Video Quality Tests for Object Recognition Task Report” –“Assessing Video Quality for Public Safety Applications Using Visual Acuity” Released Video Quality Standards Handbook Developed the “Defining Video Quality Requirements: A Web Tool for Public Safety” Version 2.0 Completed testing first responder usage and incorporating requirements into VQIPS Web Tool

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) Tom Sorley & Pam Montanari

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 25 Radio Programming Compatibility Requirements Programming Compatibility –How to program P25 radios of different manufacturers Daily Maintenance issue for mixed fleet operations Critical issue during major incidents Goal –Address LMR programming incompatibility between Manufacturers software and normalize disparate field names –Develop tool to ease import/export programming between radios while reducing errors. Progress –60 day trial underway with several “beta site” agencies. –Report will be provided at IWCE 2014

NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 26 Recess Reconvene at 8:30 am