Wireless communication and spectrum sharing for public safety in the United States

Naim Kapucu, PhD; Brittany Haupt, MEd; Murat Yuksel, PhD

doi:10.5055/jem.2016.0283

Authors

Naim Kapucu, PhD
Brittany Haupt, MEd
Murat Yuksel, PhD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2016.0283

Keywords:

wireless communication, spectrum sharing, interoperability, emergency management

Abstract

With the vast number of fragmented, independent public safety wireless communication systems, the United States is encountering major challenges with enhancing interoperability and effectively managing costs while sharing limited availability of critical spectrum. The traditional hierarchical approach of emergency management does not always allow for needed flexibility and is not a mandate. A national system would reduce equipment needs, increase effectiveness, and enrich quality and coordination of response; however, it is dependent on integrating the commercial market. This article discusses components of an ideal national wireless public safety system consists along with key policies in regulating wireless communication and spectrum sharing for public safety and challenges for implementation.

Author Biographies

Naim Kapucu, PhD

School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

Brittany Haupt, MEd

School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida

Murat Yuksel, PhD

Computer Science & Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada

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