Saving lives and protecting the public during a disaster, or during any day of the year, depends upon reliable communication systems that allow public safety officers and other emergency officials to talk to one another. Not only does new digital communication technology offer us the ability to protect lives, over the long-term it can reduce - and help avoid - costs of operating public safety agencies.

The Oregon State Interoperability Executive Council is working to develop policy and guideline recommendations, identify technology standards, and coordinate intergovernmental resources to facilitate statewide wireless communications interoperability with emphasis on public safety.