AZ SB1599

Appropriates $1,500,000 from the public safety interoperability fund to the Department of Public Safety in fiscal year 2021-2022 for distribution to the Cochise County Sheriff's Office.

Funds must be used for an interoperability communication system that enables secure, multimedia data communications for public safety agencies.

System must support identifying user identity, location, and operational status; secure text messaging and file sharing; collaborative maps and building floor plans; and integrated panic alarm systems.

System must allow real-time voice and full-motion video sharing during incidents while allowing each participating entity to maintain control of their own communications assets.

All media communications must be encrypted and staff privacy must be ensured.