APRIL - JUNE - 20239GOVBUSINESS REVIEWFinally, incident command lacks vital CAD system information inherent with a single jurisdiction response.Imagine a large-scale emergency event that requires a multi-functional and multi-jurisdictional response. With interoperable ECC CAD systems, on-scene commanders would have access to all responder GIS locations, responder agency call signs, real-time call notes from multiple 911 centers, fire pre-plans for various jurisdictions, and a running multi-agency activity log. Interoperable CAD systems would provide real-time actionable data and reduce emergency radio and cellular congestion.Project 25 mandated standards for interoperability across vendors and compliance by public safety entities. In other words, jurisdictions can communicate via radio regardless of their system manufacturer. Similarly, jurisdictions could share critical real-time data across various software systems with mandatory interoperability CAD standards. Of course, a path forward is easier to write about than accomplish.A cursory search of public safety radio systems yields a handful of manufacturers operating in the space. On the other hand, at least 20 companies sell public safety CAD systems. Moreover, some CAD systems are discipline-specific, meaning they are geared toward law enforcement, fire rescue, or emergency medical services. Further, the FBI mandate for law enforcement agencies to transition to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) triggered many law enforcement agencies to purchase or upgrade to integrated CAD and Records Management Systems (RMS). While practical for law enforcement, the integrated systems complicate information sharing within the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy.The road to achieving full public safety interoperability will not be easy, but the outcome is worth the effort for the safety of our citizens and first responders. The road to achieving full public safety interoperability will not be easy, but the outcome is worth the effort for the safety of our citizens and first responders
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