Welcome to the 2006 Public Safety Communications Update Slide 2
10:00 amIntroduction - Steve Bowman 10:15 amPresentations:
Simulcast Narrowband Major Projects Two-Way Display Paging
Narrowband Fire and EMS Police Voice 911 CAD Replacement
Communications Vehicle MDT Replacement Technology Issues/Challenges
11:30 amQuestion and Answer Session 12:00 pmClosing Slide 3
Communications Update Vision Components: An open architecture
format facilitating ease of interconnecting with other systems and
an ease of upgrading. Intelligent management of voice, data and
image assets based on the end-user situational need. An
infrastructure that is secure, independently powered in
emergencies, redundant, reliable, using wireless connections, fiber
connections and other appropriate devices. Slide 4 Communications
Update Vision Components (continued): GPS Technology for locating
assets and resources. Technology and system components that comply
with all federal standards and meet accepted public safety
standards. Equipment that is user-defined; and A structure that can
be backed up locally, regionally or nationally. Slide 5
Communications Update SIMULCAST Presented by: Rich Verdouw Slide 6
Communications Update Present Simulcast Fire 5 and EMS 295 Future
Simulcast Fire 1,2,3 and 4 Slide 7 Communications Update NARROWBAND
Presented by: Rich Verdouw Slide 8 Communications Update Slide 9
WIDEBAND TRANSITION TO NARROWBAND Slide 10 Communications Update
FCC Ruling relating to nationwide VHF/UHF (Fire/EMS, Police)
frequencies: In 1992 the FCC recognized the need for more efficient
use of Radio Spectrum. In 1995, the FCC mandated: Radios
manufactured after Feb. 1997 must be narrowband capable. No
wideband radio can be domestically sold after Jan. 2005. No
Wideband radio can be imported after Jan. 2008 Most recent
legislation: Effective January 1, 2011, NO RADIO CAN BE USED, SOLD,
OPERATED on wideband frequencies, and all wideband licenses will be
terminated. Slide 11 Communications Update Narrowband (continued):
If wideband to narrowband frequency interference is reported, the
wideband station is liable to rectify the situation. (ie. Xerox
Tower Sheriffs Dispatch) Fines START at $1000. per incident, per
day. **Immediate termination of operations may be levied by the FCC
and Federal Marshals. Slide 12 Communications Update FCC Including
Region 55 Planning Committee. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA.
National Incident Management System (NIMS) in accordance with
HSPD-5. SAFECOM. Association of Public Safety Communication
Officials (APCO). Organizations for Guidelines and Approvals: Slide
13 Communications Update MAJOR PROJECTS Slide 14 Communications
Update CAD and MOBILE DATA TECHNOLGY COMMUNICATIONS VEHICLE 911
PAGING Slide 15 Communications Update CAD and MOBILE DATA
TECHNOLOGY (MDT) Presented by: John Merklinger Slide 16
Communications Update DOT Matrix vs Ink Jet Printer: Over 65% of
the agencies asked for the DOT Matrix printers back. The speed at
which the DOT Matrix prints is faster, which is imperative for fire
and EMS. The DOT Matrix is more durable and has a better warranty.
The paper cost is significantly less. The DOT Matrix allows for
multi-part paper or NCR paper to be added, up to five sheets, so
multiple copies can be printed at one time. The cost of replacement
ribbons is about 2/3 less than an Ink Jet cartridge. The ribbons
for the DOT Matrix last longer than the Ink Jet. Slide 17
Communications Update Example: Police Vehicle Installation Slide 18
Communications Update MDT Replacement Project: Will be done in
conjunction with CAD replacement. Desire and need to provide high
speed broadband access versus old technology. Desire to tie into a
police, fire and EMS central records management system. Integration
with other systems. Old analog versus new digital technology. Slide
19 Communications Update MDT Replacement Project (continued): Build
own infrastructure versus using other I/P based networks:
Cellular-broadband. 802.11 b, g etc. vs. government owned wireless
network. Use of web browsers versus proprietary software or some
hybrid combination. Radio RF networks-file size challenges. Hybrid
networks. Hot spots for uploads. Ability to do over the air
updates. Slide 20 Communications Update MDT Replacement Project
(continued): Issues: May interface with SARA Title III information?
Who owns infrastructure and software? Who owns hardware? Possible
interface with electronic PCRs? Who pays for vehicular equipment?
Connection to CAD. Everything starts with CAD. Slide 21
Communications Update COMMUNICATIONS VEHICLE Presented by: John
Merklinger Slide 22 Communications Update Current Vehicle: Trailer
One Hundred Slide 23 Communications Update Trailer One Hundred:
Interior View Slide 24 Communications Update Proposed Vehicle
Schematic Slide 25 Communications Update Mobile Communications
Vehicle: On-scene mobile radio site. Mobile radio repair shop.
Provides many areas of the frequency band. Ability to interface
communications with adjoining counties. Cellular phones. All radio
frequencies patchable through use of ACU-1000. Satellite uplink
assures access even in disasters. Slide 26 Communications Update
Mobile Communications Vehicle (cont.): Provide field based dispatch
support: Meets NIMS requirements for integrated communications and
a unified command post. Frees up incident commander to run
incident. Leaves resource issues, etc. to the dispatchers. Provides
enhanced technology to manage incidents. Slide 27 Communications
Update Mobile Communications Vehicle (cont.): Dispatch Features:
Provides up to 3 scene dispatchers. Direct CAD access. Mapping and
Pictometry access. Provides dispatch resources at scene. Provides
dispatch resources for large events. Slide 28 Communications Update
911 Presented by: John Merklinger Slide 29 Communications Update
Aerial View of 911 Center Slide 30 Communications Update 911
Updates Since 2003: Installation of Phase 1 and Phase 2 wireless
technology. Able to track the latitude and longitude (x,y coord.)
of cellular telephones. Replaced all administrative telephones.
Installation of Mapping and Pictometry to plot location of wireless
callers. NYS grant assisted in taking new Pictometry photos in June
2006. Available to all agencies free of charge. Slide 31
Communications Update 911 Updates (continued): Upgraded computer
servers. Replaced all dispatch furniture. Replaced all 248 PCs
& monitors in the building. Replaced all radio PCs at Main
Street and at the Cobbs Hill backup facility. Upgraded and
installed Embassy technology for 911 radio systems. Replaced
Recording System. Slide 32 Communications Update Workstation with
New Monitors Slide 33 Communications Update 911 Updates
(continued): Upgraded software and hardware for 911 telephones
including a new digital telephone switch for 911 calls. Completed
VOIP technology to NENA i2 standards. Had to involve NYS PSC to
force compliance from some companies. First in NYS to meet NENA i2
standards. Significant fiber network upgrades including new 144
pair fiber cable feeding the 911 Center. Slide 34 Communications
Update Software Upgrades Slide 35 Communications Update Hardware
Upgrades Slide 36 Communications Update 911 Updates (continued):
Enhanced building security with numerous upgrades. Upgraded to
version 11.3 of EMD. Purchased and implemented a reverse calling
system for use in emergencies and disasters. Replaced all TTY/TDD
telephones both on Main Street and at Cobbs Hill. Trained all
employees in NIMS requirements. Slide 37 Communications Update
Reverse Calling System Slide 38 Communications Update PAGING
Presented by: Rich Verdouw Slide 39 Communications Update Voice
One-way Two-way Slide 40 Communications Update MINITOR V VOICE
PAGER Slide 41 Communications Update VOICE: Voice paging will be
maintained for the foreseeable future. Motorolas only narrowband
pager is the Minitor V at County contract $448. Other brands
available, not tested by P.S.C. Recommendation: Departments
purchase voice pagers. Slide 42 Communications Update ADVISOR GOLD
ONE-WAY PAGER Slide 43 Communications Update ONE-WAY: One-way
digital paging will be maintained as long as possible. P.S.C. has
spare transmitter parts. Advisor II is available from Motorola on
County contract at $180. One-way pagers should be carried until the
two-way system is certified. Slide 44 Communications Update
TWO-WAY: Allows response back to the sender with canned messages.
Allows acknowledgement of 911 jobs. System retains personal pages
while you are out of coverage area. Slide 45 Communications Update
TWO-WAY (continued): First 5,000 Model 1501 pagers with standard
charger at a price of $155 each. After the first 5,000, our ordered
price will rise to $185 each. Advanced charger, $63 each. The above
prices are for Monroe County customers only. List price for
out-of-county purchases will be $365 each with an advanced charger.
Slide 46 Communications Update Critical Response Systems 1670
Oakbrooke Drive, Suite 370 Norcross, Georgia 30093-1849 P.O.
addressed and payable to CRS. Fax P.O. to Radio Center,
585-473-7807. Radio Center will record order and forward to CRS.
All payments should be sent to CRS. Slide 47 Communications Update
Coverage Key: Blue = some Green = better Yellow = good Red =
excellent Two-Way Paging System Coverage Slide 48 Communications
Update TECHNOLOGY Issues/Challenges Presented by: John Merklinger
Slide 49 Communications Update Integration Challenges: Planning
begins in 2007 and lasting until 2009 using staff and consultants:
CAD replacement. MDT replacement. RMS system for Police, Fire and
EMS. JMS software. Outside Influences: VOIP and I/P effects on 911
Centers (NG 9-1-1). NENA, NASNA and APCO standards. National
standards as set forth by Federal DOT. Outside influences and
standards such as NFPA, CALEA, NAED, NYSSA etc. Slide 50
Communications Update Integration Challenges (continued): Limited
number of CAD vendors able to handle a 911 Center of Monroe Countys
size. APCO standards for CAD computer languages (xml, I/P, comma
delineated text files,.net technology, Oracle versus SQL, Etc.)
Impact of changes on staffing and training costs to agencies.
Potential impact of those costs on user agencies. Slide 51
Communications Update Funding Challenges: All projects are
competing from a limited pool of financial resources. Potential
grant money available: Chance to use NYS wireless dollars? County
CIP funding currently earmarked at $10.7 million for multiple
projects. Final cost dependant on the bid process/results. Finding
sufficient funding so the equipment lasts the 5-10 years of life
expectancy. Slide 52 Communications Update Planning Issues: Region
55 700/800 MHz Planning. SWN Role and Interface. Note: Statewide
Radio System not Statewide Cell System. Continued Infrastructure
Funding. Slide 53 Communications Update 10 Year Increase
Infrastructure/Equipment Summary ProjectNumberDevice Jail,
Correctional Facility, Courts 700 4 12 Portable Radios Repeaters
Receivers 1999 Fire System Replacement 30 10 Receivers Transmitters
Requests for Additional Terminals 24Data Fixed Stations Paging 20 2
Base Stations Control Systems Microwave 10 20 Microwave Links
Microwave Radios Additional Mobile Radio Requests 100Police Mobile
Radios Mobile Data State Police Vehicles 25Mobile Data Packages New
Sites 12 8 3 New Site Equipment Installed (8 more waiting)
Buildings Towers Fiber 14Sets of Fiber Termination/Distribution
Equipment Slide 54 Communications Update REFERENCE SITES: Public
Safety Communications: www.monroecounty.gov www.monroecounty.gov
www.monroecounty.gov/safety www.monroecounty.gov/safety
www.monroecounty.gov/safety-psc.php
www.monroecounty.gov/safety-psc.php FCC Region 55 www.fcc.gov
www.fcc.gov www.nys-rpc.org www.nys-rpc.org Critical Response
Systems www.critresp.com www.critresp.com Slide 55 Communications
Update Reference Sites (continued): 911:
www.monroecounty.gov/safety-ecd.php
www.monroecounty.gov/safety-ecd.php www.apco911.org www.apco911.org
www.e911institute.org www.e911institute.org www.nena.org
www.nena.org FEMA: www.fema.gov www.fema.gov NIMS:
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/index.shtm
www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/index.shtm Slide 56 Communications
Update REFERENCE SITES (continued): Department of Homeland
Security: www.dhs.gov www.dhs.gov US Department of Transportation:
www.dot.gov www.dot.gov Slide 57 Communications Update Question and
Answer Session: Simulcast Narrowband Major Projects Two-Way Display
Paging Narrowband Fire and EMS Police Voice 911 CAD Replacement
Communications Vehicle MDT Replacement Technology
Issues/Challenges
