DHS to rate local interoperability plans

DHS Releases Nationwide Interoperable Communications Assessment Release Date: January 3, 2007 For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryContact: (202) 282-8010 Washington — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released scorecard assessments of interoperable communications capabilities in 75 urban and metropolitan areas nationwide. Interoperable communications involve policies, technology and training that enable law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services from multiple jurisdictions in a common community to effectively communicate within one hour of an incident. http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1167843848098.shtm Tactical Interoperability Communication Scorecards http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/gc_1167770109789.shtm The tactical interoperable communications scorecard assesses the maturity of tactical interoperable communications capabilities in 75 urban/metropolitan areas. These scorecards were developed by subject matter expert panels that reviewed documentation on current communications plans, exercises, and a self-assessment to arrive at consensus findings and recommendations for each region on how to best improve that region’s communications capabilities. Tactical Interoperable Communications Scorecards: Summary Report and Findings (PDF, 179 pages - 4.1 MB)