Initiatives

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Initiative 1
Develop, distribute and promote interoperable communications information to stakeholders

Initiative 2
Hire an outreach and technical consultant within the Commonwealth Interoperability Coordinator’s Office (CICO) to provide stakeholders with information and assistance regarding interoperability solutions

Initiative 3
Sustain the interoperability effort

Initiative 4
Support existing and establish new regional governance interoperability coordinating organizations

Initiative 5
Establish a database of interoperability communication equipment, local and regional governance groups, and standard operating procedures (SOPS)

Initiative 6
Increase coordination and collaboration between the Commonwealth Interoperability Coordinator’s Office (CICO) and the Virginia National Guard to leverage its unique federal/state capabilities

Initiative 7
Coordinate statewide planning, implementation and policy for strategic radio caches

Initiative 8
Continue to support and facilitate the 800 MHz rebanding effort within the Commonwealth

Initiative 9
Utilize the State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) to provide input to ensure the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Project meets the needs of public safety practitioners

Initiative 10
Identify and promote the use of nationally recognized Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designated interoperability channels in the Very High Frequency (VHF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF), and 800 MHz bands that can be used in the Commonwealth

Initiative 11
Encourage adoption of the common language best practice on the local, state and federal level

Initiative 12
In support of National Incident Management System (NIMS) implementation across the Commonwealth, endorse the Communications Unit Leader (COML) concept and encourage NIMS certification

Initiative 13
Work with state agencies to ensure that interoperability information is a part of grant training

Initiative 14
Develop an interoperability training and testing program