Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Beyond Front Lines Tech: Building a Network to Support Law Enforcement and Public Safety Professionals AFCEA Bethesda Law Enforcement IT Day May 28, 2015 David G. Simpson Rear Admiral, USN (ret) Chief, PSHSB
PSHSB Mission Portfolio 911, E911 and NG911 Public Safety Wireless and Interoperability Public Safety Broadband CALEA Emergency Alerting Network Reliability Cybersecurity Emergency Preparedness and Response 2
Public Safety Networks in Transition Often driven by commercial technologies and consumer expectations IP Transitions (copper fiber, etc.) LTE Texting, social media, streaming video Increased integration of broadband data by public safety FirstNet NG911 3
FCC and FirstNet FCC roles defined by statute: Reallocation of spectrum and licensing Interoperability Board recommendations Approve/Disapprove state plans Technical consultation and assistance 4
Challenges Retaining (and enhancing) analog functionality in an IP world Coverage Interoperability Priority Services 5
Challenges Cybersecurity Complexity and variety of systems Access and identity management Personnel staffing, training and retention Budgeting and jurisdictional relationships 6
FCC Initiatives Tech Transitions Docket CSRIC IV Working Group 4 TFOPA Working Group 1 7
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Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, Bethesda Public Safety and Law Enforcement Annual Meeting May 28, 2015 Ron Hewitt Director Office of Emergency Communications
Today s OEC OEC supports and promotes communications capabilities used by emergency responders and government officials to keep America safe, secure, and resilient Planning & Preparedness National Emergency Communications Plan: Nation s roadmap to improve emergency communications interoperability. Statewide Communication Interoperability Plans: Locally-driven, multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary strategic plans (implemented in all 56 states and territories). Guidance Documents: Publishes standards, grant guidance, templates, best practices, and information regarding interoperable emergency communications. Coordination Technical Assistance: Provides no-cost, specific training, exercise, governance and usage support and communications engineering assessments across land mobile radio, broadband and 9-1-1 aspects of interoperable emergency communications through Statewide Interoperability Coordinators and other requestors. Regional Coordination: Collaborate with regional and local SLTT stakeholders to strengthen emergency communications. Partnerships: Support FSLTT stakeholder groups (SAFECOM, National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators, Emergency Communications Preparedness Center,) Response Priority Telecommunications Services: Provides operable and interoperable communications for national security/emergency preparedness community during all-hazards events. Programs include landline (Government Emergency Telecommunications Service), and wireless (Wireless Priority Service) priority and repair/installation of vital voice/data services through Telecommunications Service Priority. Homeland Security Office of Cybersecurity and Communications
The Evolving Communications Environment Incident Response and Coordination Governmental Agencies (Federal, State, Local, Tribal, Territorial) Governmental Agencies (Federal, State, Local, Tribal, Territorial) Notifications, Alerts & Warnings Interoperable Communications Capabilities Governance Standard Operating Procedures Technology Training & Exercises Usage Reporting, & Requests for Assistance Public, NGOs, Private Sector Homeland Security Public Information Exchange Public, NGOs, Private Sector Office of Cybersecurity and Communications 3
Homeland Security Office of Cybersecurity and Communications
Building a Network to Support Law Enforcement and Public Safety Professionals TJ Kennedy FirstNet Acting Executive Director May 28, 2015
Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) Provide nationwide coverage, including rural and remote areas Meet public safety requirements provide priority and preemption during emergencies Build in resiliency and reliability Evolve with technology to provide access to applications and innovative services May 28, 2015 2
Our Priorities Consultation Process Acquisition/ Draft RFP May 28, 2015 3
Tracker State Consultation Activities As of May 22, 2015 HI GU MP / CNMI AS AK CA OR WA NV State Meeting Date(s) State Meeting Date(s) CT 5/27/2015 GA 7/21/2015 NH 6/9/2015 TN 7/23/2015 NM 6/10/2015 CA 07/28-29/2015 OH 6/11/2015 PA 8/4/2015 VT 6/16/2015 HI 08/11-12/2015 KS 6/17/2015 AS 08/13-14/2015 WI 6/18/2015 IN 8/26/2015 ND 7/9/2015 MI 9/1/2015 IL 7/14/2015 NJ 9/3/2015 AL 7/15/2015 All Received Initial Consultation Package From FirstNet ID UT AZ 53 MT WY NM CO LEGEND ND SD NE KS TX OK MN Initial Consultation Checklist Returned To FirstNet IA MO AR 51 30 Pre-Consultation Conference Call Closed 19 LA WI IL MS IN TN AL MI KY OH GA Initial Consultation Meeting Held Initial Consultation Meeting Scheduled WV SC FL PA VA NC NY VT NH MA CT NJ PR VI ME DC DE MD RI May 28, 2015 4
Federal Consultation Update Initiated designated Agency Points of Contact monthly calls in March Received first responses to the Initial Preparation Checklist (Treasury, Justice) Conducted outreach/consultation engagements with: May 28, 2015
Proposed Acquisition Approach The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 directs FirstNet to - Issue an open, transparent, and competitive RFP(s) to build, operate, and maintain the nationwide public safety broadband network On April 24, FirstNet Board Approved Proposed Acquisition Approach Encourages competition Promotes innovation Allows for flexibility Creates opportunities for feedback FirstNet Released Special Notice with Draft RFP Documents Comments & capabilities due July 27 May 28, 2015 6
FirstNet Network Benefits QoS, Priority & Preemption (QPP) Dedicated to Public Safety Local Control Situational Awareness Public Safety Apps / Services Public Safety Grade May 28, 2015 7
Consultation & Outreach By the Numbers State/Territory Consultation Meetings Potential NPSBN Public Safety Users Nationwide Outreach to Public Safety & Private Sector Partners in 2015 So Far Stakeholder Engagements in FY2014 - FY2015 So Far On-site Consultation with Public safety Representatives In States/Territories Responses to RFI/Draft Statement of Objectives and Public Notices May 28, 2015 Updated May 21, 2015 8
@FirstNetGov Thank You TJ Kennedy TJ.Kennedy@firstnet.gov
The Maryland FirstNet Team Based in the MSP Interoperability Program Management Office State Single Point of Contact for FirstNet Charged with working with Public Safety Agencies statewide to plan for FirstNet
FirstNet Data Collection Coverage Prioritization Strategy Calls for Service Facilities Population Transportation Public Places Other Factors Data will be analyzed and processed to ¼ mile grids Each factor has a weight according to priority of data Calls for Service = highest priority Each 1/4 mile grid will be scored according to sum of all factors Level of need will determine priority of deployment phase
Outreach Efforts More than 2,250 stakeholders so far: Law Enforcement and Fire/EMS 9-1-1 Centers Public Safety Comms and IT CIOs, CTOs, GIS Private Sector and Non-Profit Using a Variety of Methods: Meetings/Calls Conferences/Exhibit Halls Webinars Regional Forums regionalforums2015.eventbrite.com Social Media - @MDInterOp Website: FirstNet.Maryland.gov
Disclaimer This slide deck was prepared by the Maryland Department of Information Technology using funds under award 24-10-S13024 from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NTIA, DOC, or FirstNet.