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Book/Printed Material Broadband communications prioritization and interoperability guidance for law enforcement : critical considerations in the transition to the Public Safety Broadband Network

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Title

  • Broadband communications prioritization and interoperability guidance for law enforcement : critical considerations in the transition to the Public Safety Broadband Network

Summary

  • In 2018, law enforcement agencies gained access to a federally funded and managed, interoperable first responder broadband communications network, the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN), known as FirstNet. FirstNet was supposed to result in simple solutions for agencies seeking interoperability. For various reasons, this has not happened. Every law enforcement and first responder agency has legacy systems and equipment for mobile broadband uses and is faced with a complex set of decisions about its broadband communications infrastructure. Several competitors to FirstNet have emerged and are competing for a share of the public safety broadband market, causing confusion for end users. In addition, to make decisions regarding broadband communications systems, many agencies need assistance to understand the technical differences between various options. To address the dizzying array of providers, capabilities, and options for the future, RAND researchers developed practical knowledge to inform agencies about available broadband options and opportunities, governance issues, funding options, costs, and barriers to implementation. This report is intended to help law enforcement executives, their staff, and their city or county communications technology providers chart a course forward that optimizes the systems they have now while better integrating technologies for enhanced interoperability.

Names

  • Harrison, Bob (Law enforcement consultant), author
  • National Institute of Justice (U.S.), sponsoring body
  • Rand Corporation, publisher
  • RAND Social and Economic Well-Being (Program), issuing body

Created / Published

  • Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corporation, [2022]

Contents

  • Chapter One: Introduction -- Chapter Two: Methodology -- Chapter Three: Understanding Core Communications Technologies -- Chapter Four: Governance and Operational Requirements -- Chapter Five: Funding and Acquisition -- Chapter Six: Broadband Communications Costs for Law Enforcement Agencies -- Chapter Seven: Barriers and Issues -- Chapter Eight: Conclusions and Key Takeaways -- Appendix A: Current and Emerging Broadband Technologies -- Appendix B: Full Results of Coverage Modeling -- Appendix C: Glossary.

Headings

  • -  Broadband communication systems--Technological innovations--United States
  • -  Emergency communication systems--United States
  • -  First responders--United States
  • -  Law enforcement--United States
  • -  Mobile communication systems--Technological innovations--United States
  • -  Police communication systems--United States
  • -  Emergency communication systems
  • -  First responders
  • -  Law enforcement
  • -  Mobile communication systems--Technological innovations
  • -  Police communication systems
  • -  United States

Notes

  • -  "RAND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING" -- Title page.
  • -  "Sponsored by the National Institute of Justice" -- Title page.
  • -  Includes bibliographical references (pages 91-97).
  • -  Description based on print version record; resource not viewed.
  • -  corrected 100 name heading, created NAR; validated record; printout made

Medium

  • 1 electronic resource (xi, 97 pages )

Call Number/Physical Location

  • HV7936.C8

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Library of Congress Control Number

  • 2024739152

Reproduction Number

  • $36.00

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  • This is non-restricted, fully open content that may be accessed on and off of the Library of Congress campus, with no restrictions, by an unlimited number of users

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  • Unrestricted online access

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Chicago citation style:

Harrison, Bob , Author, U.S National Institute Of Justice, Publisher Rand Corporation, and Issuing Body Rand Social And Economic Well-Being. Broadband communications prioritization and interoperability guidance for law enforcement: critical considerations in the transition to the Public Safety Broadband Network. [Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2022] Pdf. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/2024739152/.

APA citation style:

Harrison, B., National Institute Of Justice, U. S., Rand Corporation, P. & Rand Social And Economic Well-Being, I. B. (2022) Broadband communications prioritization and interoperability guidance for law enforcement: critical considerations in the transition to the Public Safety Broadband Network. [Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation] [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/2024739152/.

MLA citation style:

Harrison, Bob , Author, et al. Broadband communications prioritization and interoperability guidance for law enforcement: critical considerations in the transition to the Public Safety Broadband Network. [Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 2022] Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/2024739152/>.