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Commonwealth of Virginia’s Communications Interoperability

Commonwealth of Virginia’s Communications Interoperability. Virginia Statewide Common Language Protocols. Jim Junkins Director Harrisonburg-Rockingham ECC & SIEC Executive Committee Member JLJunkins@HRECC.org 540-434-2006. Background History Introducing the Common Language Protocol

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Commonwealth of Virginia’s Communications Interoperability

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  1. Commonwealth of Virginia’s Communications Interoperability Virginia Statewide Common Language Protocols Jim Junkins Director Harrisonburg-Rockingham ECC & SIEC Executive Committee Member JLJunkins@HRECC.org 540-434-2006

  2. Background History Introducing the Common Language Protocol 2007 Activities Questions and Answers Agenda

  3. National Incident Management System (NIMS) released requiring of use plain language during mutual aid events November 2005 – Governor Warner signs Executive Order 102 to mandate localities and state agencies to follow NIMS, DHS requirements, and the National Response Plan. February 2006 – NIMS Integration Center requires use of plain English for multi-agency, multi-jurisdiction and multi-discipline events. October 2006 – Governor Kaine issues press release announcing Common Language Protocols and encourages use statewide. Background-History

  4. SIEC chartered an Initiative Action Team (IAT) to address Initiative 3 of the FY 2006 Strategic Plan: “As defined by NIMS, identify and adopt common language protocols in the Commonwealth for day to day operations and major emergency situations.” FY 2006 Activities

  5. Commitment to eliminate the NIMS “loophole”. Responders react with how they are trained. Successful if we practice common language day to day. BUT, there are a few situations where coded language may be necessary for responder safety…. Why Day to Day & Mutual Aid

  6. Two questionnaires sent to Virginia’s public safety agencies. Facilitated face-to-face meetings to determine recommendations. On-going discussion via conference calls to continue to define the terms and recommendations. Endorsements from Professional Organizations. Sought Governor Approval and Recommendation Methodologies

  7. Responder in Immediate Danger Responder Needs Assistance/Backup Responder is Taking or Recommends Taking Subject Into Custody Responder/Dispatcher Needs to Convey Sensitive or Confidential Information Coded Language Needs

  8. **Removed for confidentiality** The 4 Codes

  9. The Phonetic Alphabet

  10. The SIEC will: Publicize the Roll-Out of the Protocol Obtain Endorsements Coordinate Training on Common Language FY 2007 Activities

  11. QUESTIONS? Virginia Common Language Protocols

  12. Thank you! Jim Junkins Director Harrisonburg-Rockingham ECC & SIEC Executive Committee Member JLJunkins@HRECC.org 540-434-2006

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