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Texas Expressway to Communications Interoperability: SCIP Methodology Implementation

This project focuses on strategic planning for statewide communication interoperability in Texas, incorporating critical initiatives identified through focus group sessions and stakeholder engagement. By utilizing the SAFECOM Continuum and following SCIP methodology, the plan addresses governance, technology, training, and usage aspects to enhance emergency communication. The final draft of the Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP) is submitted for approval and subsequent grant programs open for implementation, aligning with national priorities and the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan. Various working groups are involved in executing long-term strategic initiatives to ensure efficient and effective communication responses during emergencies.

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Texas Expressway to Communications Interoperability: SCIP Methodology Implementation

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  1. Identifying Critical Initiatives for Statewide Interoperability in Texas 1. We started with the Texas Homeland Security Strategy and the Texas Interoperable Communications Plan as a foundation. 8. The final draft of SCIP is submitted to the Governor for approval. Then, after approval by the Dept. of Homeland Security the grant programs open. 2.Then we used the SAFECOM Interoperability Continuum as a guide and focused on the 5 elements of interoperability: Governance – Standard Operating Procedures Technology - Training / Exercises - Usage, to ask emergency practitioners what problems they have talking to each other in critical situations, 7. The Critical Initiatives and Goals are incorporated into the SCIP for Implementation 6. Next is the Statewide Strategic Planning Session where the Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan Goals are confirmed and the Critical Initiatives are discussed and prioritized for the SCIP. Participants are to comment on and validate the information, re-insert comments left out during the process and prioritize the result. 3. We met with Federal, State and Local Elected Officials to seek their support. 4. Next, 27 Focus Group Sessions (FGS) were scheduled, 25submitted reports where the emergency practitioners prioritized their communications concerns into “hot topics” and each FGS sent 5 “hot topics” forward. 5. Over 100 “hot topics” were converted into “Critical Initiatives”. Each “Critical Initiative” can be traced back to one or more “hot topics” and each “hot topic” is addressed by a “Critical Initiative”

  2. Identifying Critical Initiatives for Statewide Interoperability in Texas 1. We started with the Texas Homeland Security Strategy and the Texas Interoperable Communications Plan as a foundation. 2.Then we used the SAFECOM Interoperability Continuum as a guide and focused on the 5 elements of interoperability: Governance – Standard Operating Procedures Technology - Training / Exercises - Usage, to ask emergency practitioners what problems they have talking to each other in critical situations,

  3. Identifying Critical Initiatives for Statewide Interoperability in Texas 3. We met with Federal, State and Local Elected Officials to seek their support. 4. Next, 27 Focus Group Sessions (FGS) were scheduled, 25submitted reports where the emergency practitioners prioritized their communications concerns into “hot topics” and each FGS sent 5 “hot topics” forward.

  4. Identifying Critical Initiatives for Statewide Interoperability in Texas 5. Over 100 “hot topics” were converted into “Critical Initiatives”. Each “Critical Initiative” can be traced back to one or more “hot topics” and each “hot topic” is addressed by a “Critical Initiative” 6. Next is the Statewide Strategic Planning Session where the Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan Goals are confirmed and the Critical Initiatives are discussed and prioritized for the SCIP. Participants are to comment on and validate the information, re-insert comments left out during the process and prioritize the result.

  5. Identifying Critical Initiatives for Statewide Interoperability in Texas 7. The Critical Initiatives and Goals are incorporated into the Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan for Implementation 8. The final draft of SCIP is submitted to the Governor for approval. Then, after approval by the Dept. of Homeland Security the grant programs open.

  6. Texas Expressway to Communications Interoperability SAFECOM Continuum Five Elements for Interoperability Governance Standard Operating Procedures Technology Training & Exercises Usage National Priorities National Response Plan 27 Focus Group Sessions CASM (Communications Assets Survey & Mapping) Special Interviews 135 Hot-topics Executive Committee Responding Faster – Better Together Saving Property and Lives TxRC Steering Committee Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan Statewide Strategic Planning Session 63 voting delegates Texas Interoperable Communications Plan Critical Initiatives • Criteria for Statewide Interoperability Strategic Plans (SCIP) • SCIP Methodology • SCIP Template Working Groups Long Term Strategic Initiatives Governance – Capabilities Assessment – Strategic Planning – Technology – Implementation Standard Operating Procedures/Training & Exercises – Funding - Evaluation Working Groups

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