The Indiana SCIP is a living document. Funding and resources will define the ultimate scope of the goals and initiatives, which will be revised as needed.
INITIATIVE
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TIMELINE
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GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES
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Formalize Interoperability Coordinator
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Complete
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Formalize Wireless Communications Policy Executive Committee as SEIC
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Ongoing
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Establish Data Interoperability Governance/Planning Framework
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Ongoing
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SOP INITIATIVES
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Establish an online repository for SOPs
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September 2009
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TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES
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INData Plan for statewide data information sharing network/coordination.
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Ongoing through 2010
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Formalize PSIC strategy
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March 2008
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TRAINING INITIATIVES
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Leverage IDHS’s Training Program
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September 2008
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Develop web based training & certification program
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July 2009
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Carry out regional interagency, cross-discipline interoperability exercises on a biennial basis.
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Ongoing
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USAGE INITIATIVES
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Common Language
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20% by year end 2008
60% by year end 2009
99% by year end 2010
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NIMS Compliance
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Ongoing, as required by NIMS guidelines
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Renew MPSCC
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2008-2009
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Establish Statewide User Group
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March 2008/Ongoing
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Use CASM to maximize system penetration
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January 2008
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Web-based information sharing
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September 2008
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Amateur Radio User Community
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Ongoing/March 2008
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Annual Interoperability Conference/NGO Inclusion
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First Conference: June 2008,
Second Conference: August 2009
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FUNDING INITIATIVES
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Leverage grant writing resources for locals
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Ongoing
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The IPSC will measure performance on a bi-annual basis using the criteria below. Some of the measures are a one-time qualification, requiring only a yes/no verification of whether the task has been accomplished. Other measures require ongoing monitoring and will reflect satisfactory or superior performance through percentages.
A thorough database (CASM) exists with statewide public safety agency information, including number of first responders, types of systems, equipment, and future interoperable communication needs.
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Yes/No
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A Statewide Interoperable Communications Coordinator serves as a champion for local and state public safety professionals.
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Yes/No
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Stakeholders are exploring technology and shared solutions for a public safety data sharing network via INData
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Yes/No
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Percentage of disciplines and agencies that are using common language protocol
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20% by year end 2008
60% by year end 2009
99% by year end 2010
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Percentage of public safety agencies using the CASM database to prepare their Interoperable Communications Plans and scenarios.
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100% by end of grant term
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Percentage of local and state public safety professionals that access and use web-based training and SOP repositories
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100% by end of grant term
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Percentage of counties that have submitted County Communications Plans.
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100% by end of grant term
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Percentage of local agencies that continue to migrate to the SAFE-T system.
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Upwards trend
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System performance remains at very high levels (Channel Availability, Total System Grade of Service)
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Channel Availability: 99%
Total System Grade of Service: 99%
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Communications-specific tabletop exercises are conducted with multi-jurisdictional and multi-agency operations, technical, and dispatch participants
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Yes/No
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Percentage of users who use the state interoperable systems for pertinent everyday activities and emergency incidents to ensure familiarity with system and cooperation
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Baseline to be determined July 2008
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Redundant and diverse interoperable communication systems are available
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Yes/No
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