What's happening
This bill establishes a state police communication interoperability demonstration project to improve radio communications among New York state and local police.
Why it matters
Addresses urgent safety and operational issues. by tackling major gaps in police radio coverage, lack of encryption, and poor interoperability, which can hinder coordinated responses during emergencies or multi-agency operations.
Focuses on practical, cost-effective solutions. by requiring the use of existing communication infrastructure and leveraging current funding, aiming to improve communication without significant new expenditures.
Emphasizes collaboration and real-world testing. through a demonstration project in a multi-county area, allowing the state to evaluate which communication strategies and technologies truly enhance coordination between state and local law enforcement.
Prioritizes vendor effectiveness and project efficiency. by mandating the selection of a vendor based on readiness, familiarity, and cost efficiency, helping ensure the project delivers timely and practical results.
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Test Police Radio Upgrades
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7 Co-sponsors
2 Multi-sponsors
History
- Referred to governmental operations
- Referred to governmental operations
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Test Police Radio Upgrades
In Senate Committee · Veterans, Homeland Security And Military Affairs · Sponsor Patrick M. Gallivan
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2391
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 20, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. BRINDISI -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT in relation to establishing the state police communication interoperability demonstration project
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. State police communication interoperability demonstration project. 1. The legislature finds that significant police radio communications problems, such as coverage gaps, lack of encryption and inadequate interoperability between state and local police systems exist within the state of New York thereby warranting the authorization of this interoperability demonstration project.
2. Within an area comprised of a multiple county interoperable consortium, the state police are authorized to conduct an interoperability demonstration project for the purpose of testing the use of established techniques to promote more efficient communications for state and local law enforcement agencies.
3. As part of the demonstration project, the state police shall utilize, to the best extent possible, current infrastructure that meets the needs of the interoperability demonstration project.
4. The interoperability demonstration project shall be funded through existing division of homeland security and emergency services funding.
5. The state police shall determine the best vendor for this project, taking into account readiness, familiarity with the project and ability to complete the project in a cost efficient and timely manner.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD00246-01-7
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