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The SWIC Bulletin
August 2020
"Interoperability begins with a conversation, a conversation leads to a relationship. Relationships lead to interoperability." -Greg Hauser, NC SWIC
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Statewide Interoperability Program
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William Chapman
Statewide Interoperability Coordinator
wchapman@oregon.gov
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NEW WASHINGTON/OREGON INTEROPERABILITY GROUP
Representatives from several Oregon and Washington counties met several times recentlys to create the Washington/Oregon Regional Joint Interoperability Committee (WORJIC). The WORJIC is comprised of representatives from each of the counties including members of the 911, public safety radio, and emergency management communities. Joe Davitt, 911 Manager for Wasco county and the chair of the new group, described their goals as being centered on interoperability, ranging from working towards a shared computer aided dispatch (CAD) system, to developing procedures for interoperable radio frequency use within the region. Mr. Davitt and members of the WORJIC worked with ADCOMM Engineering through a state homeland security grant to assess interoperability within the region. The primary recommendation of the study was the creation of a governance group. The WORJIC is currently made up of Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Umatilla, and Morrow Counties, and the Washington county of Skamania. The group hopes to incorporate Klickitat, WA as well.
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OREGON 911 LEADERS ELECTED TO SENIOR APCO POSITIONS
The Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International recently elected new officers to their Executive Board. Oregon was well represented. Jennifer Reece, Asst. Director of the Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency (WCCCA) was selected to be the Representative for the Western Region, while Margie Moulin, Director of Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (ECSO) was elected President of the Organization. Congratulations to Jennifer and Margie!
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TIC-FOG TO BE UPDATED
The Oregon Tactical Interoperable Communications Field Operations Guide (TIC-FOG) is set to be updated this fall. A Kick off meeting has been scheduled for 08/18/20. During the meeting, representatives from all over Oregon will meet (virtually) to plan the update. Assistance will be provided from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure security Agency's (CISA) Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP). The new TIC-FOG is expected to be released in early 2021.
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SIEC NEWS
2020 OREGON SCIP TO BE VOTED ON
The State Interoperability Executive Council (SIEC) is expected to vote on the 2020 State Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) at its next meeting. The SCIP is a mid-range planning document that identifies goals and objectives for interoperability within Oregon for the next 1-3 years. Compliance with the SCIP is a fundamental requirement for many grant programs that fund communications projects, equipment, and infrastructure. In addition to traditional priorities related to land mobile radio systems, the 2020 SCIP identifies several new objectives and goals related to Next-Gen 911; emergency alerts, warnings, and notifications systems; and cyber-security. The addition of these elements reflects a more holistic view of the emergency communications ecosystem.
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SIEC Meeting
(Via Teleconference)
Date: 08/11/2020
Time: 1:30 PM
(541) 465-2805
Pin: 855155
Additional meeting details and the agenda may be found here.
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NEW SIEC Appointments
The SIEC is proud to welcome several new appointees to the Council. They are:
- Joseph Messman, ODOT
- Matt Marheine, OEM
- Marlene Taylor, DOC
- Ben Gherezgiher, State CIO's Office
- Brian Grimsbrud, ODF
- Michael Heffner, OBAC
- Mike Herb, DPSST
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