Public Safety Communications Division.
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Overview
This bill establishes the Public Safety Communications Division within the California Office of Emergency Services to oversee statewide public safety communications systems. It aims to ensure reliable, secure, and interoperable communications for emergencies and routine operations by coordinating plans and policies across state agencies and local governments. The division will be the primary authority for these systems, requiring agencies to utilize them and restricting outside agencies from performing these duties without approval.
Key provisions
- The Public Safety Communications Division is created within the Office of Emergency Services.
- The division is responsible for assessing statewide public safety communications needs.
- The division will develop strategic plans and recommend industry standards for public safety communications.
- State agencies must utilize the division’s established public safety communications systems.
- Contracts for technical services require Office of Emergency Services approval.
- Delegation of essential public safety communications functions requires Office of Emergency Services authorization.
- State agencies must notify the division’s bargaining representative of contracts within the division’s scope of work.
- The division is authorized to acquire, install, and operate public safety communications systems and facilities.
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