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NY S07511

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Gallivan

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the state police to conduct an interoperability demonstration project within a multi-county interoperable consortium to test techniques for improving communications between state and local law enforcement agencies.

  • Addresses existing police radio communications problems in New York including coverage gaps, lack of encryption, and inadequate interoperability between state and local police systems.

  • Requires the state police to utilize existing infrastructure that meets the project's needs to the best extent possible.

  • Funds the demonstration project through existing division of homeland security and emergency services funding.

  • Directs the state police to select the best vendor based on readiness, familiarity with the project, and ability to complete the project efficiently and timely.

Legislative Description

Establishes the state police communication interoperability demonstration project; authorizes the state police to conduct an interoperability demonstration project for the purpose of testing the use of established techniques to promote more efficient communications for state and local law enforcement agencies; makes related provisions.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

6/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/14/2016
Finance5/23/2016
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs5/6/2016

Full Bill Text

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