Thursday, June 25, 2009
NGA: Interoperable communications need improvement
Despite advances in interoperable communications, hurdles remain for first responders, public safety agencies and leadership to effectively communicate during a crisis, a new report from the National Governors Association said.
The issue brief (.pdf file), released June 18 by the Washington-based association, identified five areas in which states still need to improve:
- Informal oversight and governance
- Uncoordinated standard operating procedures
- Incompatible and obsolete technology
- Infrequent and inconsistent training
- Difficulty of integrating interoperability into routine use
The 12-page brief also offers strategies governors can use to overcome these challenges.
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