1. Integrated Public Safety Commission
Saving Money, Saving Lives: The Future of Public Safety Communications EMAI Conference October 20, 2017
Integrated Public Safety Commission

2. IPSC Mission
The Integrated Public Safety Commission (IPSC) mission is to facilitate statewide public safety communications between local, state and federal public safety agencies. Our goal is to save money and save lives by minimizing the financial and technological barriers to interoperable communications.

3. IPSC History & Governance
The Indiana General Assembly created IPSC in 1999 to coordinate the implementation of a statewide Land Mobile Radio system for public safety.
IPSC also has authority over other multi-agency public safety communication issues.
IPSC Commission is made up of 12 members representing fire departments, emergency management agencies, emergency medical service providers, police departments, elected officials, and other public safety disciplines.
MOUs signed between IPSC & Counties

4. IPSC Systems Statewide 800 MHz Communications System (SAFE-T)
65,000 Users in all 92 Indiana Counties
Statewide P25 upgrade completed this summer – 20 year commitment to public safety
Statewide CAD/RMS/AVL system
Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (FirstNet) – lead state agency
$34,000, Cost of the upgrade – STATE FUNDED
20 Years – Maintenance contract provides for biennial system upgrades, guaranteeing that state and local agencies will have access to latest technology and new features for years to come.
$78,000, Maintenance cost over 20 years – STATE FUNDED

5. FirstNet is NOT a replacement for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems
What is FirstNet?
FirstNet is a federal entity formed to build-out, operate and maintain the forthcoming wireless Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN).
FirstNet seeks to develop a nationwide wireless broadband service dedicated to first responders—providing more spectrum for public safety to allow greater situational awareness during emergencies, while supporting day-to-day operations.
FirstNet is NOT a replacement for Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems
Additional Benefits:
FirstNet will support data applications and non mission-critical voice
Combination of terrestrial, satellite and deployable infrastructure may be used for coverage, including in rural communities.

6. FirstNet Features
First responders information instantly, creating forward situational awareness
High performance public safety broadband applications
Enhanced value of existing services, applications and devices
Applications and operations from the HQ to the field and vehicle
Effective use of cameras, sensors and communication centers
Full motion video – even during congestion
Remote, real-time command
Platform for new applications and services

7. Who Pays for FirstNet?
FirstNet and the selected vendor (AT&T) fund the infrastructure, including installation and ongoing maintenance and support of the network.
Think of FirstNet like your current network provider for voice and data (Sprint, Verizon Wireless, AT&T, etc.).
Agency users who choose to subscribe to the network pay for the service, devices and applications (including all software, maintenance, database storage, etc. required to support the applications) used on the network.
FirstNet will be similar – AT&T will install and maintain the infrastructure while agencies will pay subscription fees and pay for their own devices, software and applications to be used on the network.
In general, AT&T will deploy, manage and maintain the network
Agencies would obtain enterprise subscriptions and provide devices to their authorized users, similar to the way Radios are distributed today
Only Public Safety users with proper credentials may be granted or purchase access to the FirstNet network
The law prohibits private consumer users from using the network directly, although spectrum sharing under certain constraints is allowed to subsidize business case

8. Is Use of FirstNet Mandatory?
The build-out of the FirstNet network in each state is mandatory per federal legislation.
The use of the network by public safety entities is optional.
Public safety officials may choose to continue to utilize a commercial broadband service, but will not gain FirstNet unique benefits.
The law Congress put in place requires FirstNet to deploy the network infrastructure in all 57 States and Territories
The federal government is not mandating the use or subscription to FirstNet
Agencies may decide not to use FirstNet and deploy commercial broadband instead, however you’ll lose access to unique services
However, the commercial 4G networks may not deliver optimized, secured, dedicated network operating on dedicated spectrum.

9. Gov. Holcomb – We’re IN October 11, 2017
“Indiana’s first responders need fast, accurate information to keep Hoosiers safe,” Gov. Holcomb said. “This new communications network will help those on the front lines coordinate better and faster to serve and protect our citizens and communities.”
Source: First Responder Network Authority. (I). Retrieved Oct. 11, 2017, from

10. The Road to Opt-In

11. Nationwide Opt-in/Opt-Out
27 states & territories have opted-in to FirstNet as of October 11, 2017:
Alabama
Minnesota
Alaska
Montana
Arizona
Nebraska
Arkansas
Nevada
Hawaii
New Jersey
Idaho
New Mexico
Indiana
Puerto Rico
Iowa
Texas
Kansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
U.S. Virgin Islands
Louisiana
Virginia
Maine
West Virginia
Maryland
Wyoming
Michigan
Source: First Responder Network Authority. (I). Retrieved Oct. 11, 2017, from

12. Testimonial Videos Developed Testimonial Video Plan
4 testimonials featuring agencies impacted by the development of the NPSBN
Videos will be posted on the Indiana FirstNet website as well as shared through social media
Indiana FirstNet Overview
NPSBN and Fire
NPSBN and Law Enforcement
NPSBN and Emergency Medical Services

13. Next Steps Respond to any additional questions asked by FirstNet/AT&T
Post Opt-in meeting Thursday, Oct 19
Statewide Meeting 2nd Week of December
Continue to provide outreach & education on the NPSBN in Indiana

14. Developer Portal

15. Thank You!
David W. Vice