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Updated Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan Aids Northwest Colorado Region
In 2005, the Department of Homeland Security started requiring Tactical Interoperable Communication Plans (TICPs) be in place in all urban area security sites. These TICP plans were also strongly recommended for all cities, counties, and multi-county regions. The TICP’s, which are considered living documents and will therefore, be ever changing, are intended to document interoperability communications governance structures, technology assets, and usage policy and procedures.
GeoComm’s Consulting Services recently worked with the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) to update their current Northwest All Region NWCCOG TICP. This Council of Governments serves ten counties in Northwest Colorado which border Utah and Wyoming. With funding they received from a 2009 Interoperability Emergency Communications Grant Program, the NWCCOG was able to request assistance to complete an update to their Regional & Tactical Interoperability Communications Plan. The Region had previously developed a TICP in September 2007 and was seeking a partner to guide them through updating their TICP and transitioning it to the current Department of Homeland Security template.
To begin the project, GeoComm began by contacting each of the ten counties in the NWCCOG in an effort to verify the current inventory of their radio system equipment. The goal was to have each of the ten counties verify the radio system equipment and data they had provided when the original TICP was made in 2007 so a new, current inventory could be included in the updated TICP. In addition to gathering the radio data, GeoComm’s project team developed a new draft of NWCCOG’s TICP using information that was provided in 2007 and updating it to align with the new Department of Homeland Security’s template. Once the new TICP draft was complete, GeoComm and NWCCOG representative’s thoroughly reviewed each section and identified areas of information that was region specific and needed to be updated in the TICP template.
“This project was a wonderful opportunity to partner with NWCCOG. We are confident that the updated TICP provides them with a strategic plan in establishing how emergency responders within the region will communicate. This invaluable tool provides the region with clear, concise information that will continue to advance the region’s interoperable communications,” Cheryl Greathouse, GeoComm Project Manager.
This project originated because the NWCCOG was proactively taking the steps necessary to revise and update their TICP. The revised TICP, which was designed to specifically meet the identified needs of the Region, provided the NWCCOG with clear, concise information for all of the counties. This information will be helpful in continuing to advance the region into a regional interoperable communications mode, thus more seamlessly connecting emergency response agencies in all of NWCCOG counties.
Public Safety Technology Leaders Announce Unprecedented Support for NENA Next Generation 9-1-1 Architecture Interface Standard known as i3
Today, GeoComm, along with seven other leading public safety vendors, jointly announced a commitment to the future of public safety communications in support of the ratification of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) i3 document as the adopted NG9-1-1 network architecture and interface standard. The NENA i3 standard represents an evolutionary standard that masterfully builds upon previously-published and approved i1, i2 and i3 requirements and architecture documents.
GeoComm supports NENA as “The Voice” of 9-1-1 and to that end is actively involved in NENA through various workgroups and committees to set standards for GIS in 9-1-1 and NG9-1-1. “It is our position as a company”, stated GeoComm President and CEO Tom Grones, “that the i3 standard as currently being completed in an unprecedented collaborative process is consistent with our company’s mission and vision as created over 15 years ago. GeoComm believes that the development and adherence to open, non-propriety standards will provide our many current and future customers with the widest possible choices as our industry continues to evolve towards its next generation of communications systems. These standards are all about empowering the public safety community by expanding their options in a fair and competitive landscape”.
To read the joint press release CLICK HERE.
Updated Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan Aids Northwest Colorado Region
In 2005, the Department of Homeland Security started requiring Tactical Interoperable Communication Plans (TICPs) be in place in all urban area security sites. These TICP plans were also strongly recommended for all cities, counties, and multi-county regions. The TICP’s, which are considered living documents and will therefore, be ever changing, are intended to document interoperability communications governance structures, technology assets, and usage policy and procedures.
GeoComm’s Consulting Services recently worked with the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) to update their current Northwest All Region NWCCOG TICP. This Council of Governments serves ten counties in Northwest Colorado which border Utah and Wyoming. With funding they received from a 2009 Interoperability Emergency Communications Grant Program, the NWCCOG was able to request assistance to complete an update to their Regional & Tactical Interoperability Communications Plan. The Region had previously developed a TICP in September 2007 and was seeking a partner to guide them through updating their TICP and transitioning it to the current Department of Homeland Security template.
To begin the project, GeoComm began by contacting each of the ten counties in the NWCCOG in an effort to verify the current inventory of their radio system equipment. The goal was to have each of the ten counties verify the radio system equipment and data they had provided when the original TICP was made in 2007 so a new, current inventory could be included in the updated TICP. In addition to gathering the radio data, GeoComm’s project team developed a new draft of NWCCOG’s TICP using information that was provided in 2007 and updating it to align with the new Department of Homeland Security’s template. Once the new TICP draft was complete, GeoComm and NWCCOG representative’s thoroughly reviewed each section and identified areas of information that was region specific and needed to be updated in the TICP template.
“This project was a wonderful opportunity to partner with NWCCOG. We are confident that the updated TICP provides them with a strategic plan in establishing how emergency responders within the region will communicate. This invaluable tool provides the region with clear, concise information that will continue to advance the region’s interoperable communications,” Cheryl Greathouse, GeoComm Project Manager.
This project originated because the NWCCOG was proactively taking the steps necessary to revise and update their TICP. The revised TICP, which was designed to specifically meet the identified needs of the Region, provided the NWCCOG with clear, concise information for all of the counties. This information will be helpful in continuing to advance the region into a regional interoperable communications mode, thus more seamlessly connecting emergency response agencies in all of NWCCOG counties.
Public Safety Technology Leaders Announce Unprecedented Support for NENA Next Generation 9-1-1 Architecture Interface Standard known as i3
Today, GeoComm, along with seven other leading public safety vendors, jointly announced a commitment to the future of public safety communications in support of the ratification of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) i3 document as the adopted NG9-1-1 network architecture and interface standard. The NENA i3 standard represents an evolutionary standard that masterfully builds upon previously-published and approved i1, i2 and i3 requirements and architecture documents.
GeoComm supports NENA as “The Voice” of 9-1-1 and to that end is actively involved in NENA through various workgroups and committees to set standards for GIS in 9-1-1 and NG9-1-1. “It is our position as a company”, stated GeoComm President and CEO Tom Grones, “that the i3 standard as currently being completed in an unprecedented collaborative process is consistent with our company’s mission and vision as created over 15 years ago. GeoComm believes that the development and adherence to open, non-propriety standards will provide our many current and future customers with the widest possible choices as our industry continues to evolve towards its next generation of communications systems. These standards are all about empowering the public safety community by expanding their options in a fair and competitive landscape”.
To read the joint press release CLICK HERE.
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Are you planning any system
updates? Things to consider.
The public safety and emergency communications industries move at a fast pace. In today’s technological world, many agencies are looking at ways to upgrade their computer hardware and software in order to keep up with the latest technology changes. Before you begin upgrading your computer hardware however, it is important to review your computer software as well to ensure their compatibility.
Before you begin upgrading the computer hardware at your agency, contact GeoComm. We can help you ensure the compatibility between your GeoLynx software and new hardware. You can also learn more about how GeoLynx 9-1-1 Server can save time, as well as provide you with some of the latest Next Generation 9-1-1 Technology. In this ever changing environment, it is important to stay up to date with the latest industry technology and system requirements.
New GeoLynx CrimeAnalyst Online Demonstration Dates Available
Are you interested in learning about a Esri ArcGIS extension that can help you effectively analyze, forecast, and intervene in a crime series? If so, you may be interested in learning more about GeoLynx CrimeAnalyst. This software provides the tools and support you need to extract data from your CAD or RMS and accurately geocode cases into the ArcGIS mapping system.
GeoComm offers online demonstrations of GeoLynx CrimeAnalyst which can provide you an overview of the features and benefits of this software. The demonstration will highlight how this one software tool can help you bring all your information together into one place and one source, to show criminal activity in a simplified, easy to understand format.
View one of these one hour demonstrations to see how GeoLynx CrimeAnalyst can help you analyze crime data in your jurisdiction. CLICK HERE to see the available presentation dates and times.
Customer Testimonials
“Locating cell phone callers is difficult enough. When the cell phone caller is a novice boater on an unfamiliar waterway at night time with no known points of reference, you have a dangerous situation. Using GeoLynx 9-1-1 and the integrated satellite mapping, we knew immediately where the boater was located and our emergency responders were able to respond quickly and render necessary aid. GeoLynx 9-1-1 immediately proved its value.”
Sergeant Andrew White - Suisun City Police Department, California
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“GeoComm's consulting team was phenomenal from the very start of our project. Our first contact was the presentation of their proposal to evaluate the Fire Department's current dispatch and communications system. The GeoComm team presented their proposal with professional determination, making it easy for the Santa Monica Fire Department to choose GeoComm for the project. In fact, GeoComm did such a great job throughout the project that the original contract was modified to include a second contract to oversee the implementation of their recommendations. We couldn't have been happier in making GeoComm our consulting team!”
Bruce Davis - Deputy Fire Chief Santa Monica Fire Department
The public safety and emergency communications industries move at a fast pace. In today’s technological world, many agencies are looking at ways to upgrade their computer hardware and software in order to keep up with the latest technology changes. Before you begin upgrading your computer hardware however, it is important to review your computer software as well to ensure their compatibility.
Before you begin upgrading the computer hardware at your agency, contact GeoComm. We can help you ensure the compatibility between your GeoLynx software and new hardware. You can also learn more about how GeoLynx 9-1-1 Server can save time, as well as provide you with some of the latest Next Generation 9-1-1 Technology. In this ever changing environment, it is important to stay up to date with the latest industry technology and system requirements.
New GeoLynx CrimeAnalyst Online Demonstration Dates Available
Are you interested in learning about a Esri ArcGIS extension that can help you effectively analyze, forecast, and intervene in a crime series? If so, you may be interested in learning more about GeoLynx CrimeAnalyst. This software provides the tools and support you need to extract data from your CAD or RMS and accurately geocode cases into the ArcGIS mapping system.
GeoComm offers online demonstrations of GeoLynx CrimeAnalyst which can provide you an overview of the features and benefits of this software. The demonstration will highlight how this one software tool can help you bring all your information together into one place and one source, to show criminal activity in a simplified, easy to understand format.
View one of these one hour demonstrations to see how GeoLynx CrimeAnalyst can help you analyze crime data in your jurisdiction. CLICK HERE to see the available presentation dates and times.
Customer Testimonials
“Locating cell phone callers is difficult enough. When the cell phone caller is a novice boater on an unfamiliar waterway at night time with no known points of reference, you have a dangerous situation. Using GeoLynx 9-1-1 and the integrated satellite mapping, we knew immediately where the boater was located and our emergency responders were able to respond quickly and render necessary aid. GeoLynx 9-1-1 immediately proved its value.”
Sergeant Andrew White - Suisun City Police Department, California
________________________________
“GeoComm's consulting team was phenomenal from the very start of our project. Our first contact was the presentation of their proposal to evaluate the Fire Department's current dispatch and communications system. The GeoComm team presented their proposal with professional determination, making it easy for the Santa Monica Fire Department to choose GeoComm for the project. In fact, GeoComm did such a great job throughout the project that the original contract was modified to include a second contract to oversee the implementation of their recommendations. We couldn't have been happier in making GeoComm our consulting team!”
Bruce Davis - Deputy Fire Chief Santa Monica Fire Department
Whether you are new user of GeoComm software or a seasoned pro, our
Technical Support professionals are here for you. Your satisfaction is our
number one objective.
In addition to accommodating phone calls or e-mails to Technical Support, we are now offering an online way to reach us. With eService you can enter a new technical support case, view existing cases, modify your contact information, and more.
Before you can begin using eService, a unique username and password for your account must be created by our Technical Support team. If you would like an account set up for you so that eService will be available to you whenever you may need it, please CLICK HERE.
In addition to accommodating phone calls or e-mails to Technical Support, we are now offering an online way to reach us. With eService you can enter a new technical support case, view existing cases, modify your contact information, and more.
Before you can begin using eService, a unique username and password for your account must be created by our Technical Support team. If you would like an account set up for you so that eService will be available to you whenever you may need it, please CLICK HERE.
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