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Fundamental Reform In Public Safety Communications Policy, Jon M. Peha Jun 2007

Fundamental Reform In Public Safety Communications Policy, Jon M. Peha

Federal Communications Law Journal

Symposium: The Crisis in Public Safety Communications. Held at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, December 8, 2006.

The communications systems used by first responders in the U.S. are inadequate, primarily because of outdated and ineffective public policy. Fundamental reform is needed, and the upcoming digital TV transition provides an outstanding opportunity. This Article describes options available to policymakers, if they act soon.