title: Wireless communication and spectrum sharing for public safety in the United States.
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.
authors.affiliation: School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
authors.forename: Naim
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kapucu
authors.affiliation: School of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
authors.forename: Brittany
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Haupt
authors.affiliation: Computer Science & Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada.
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yuksel
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D004189:Disaster Planning; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D012449:Safety; D013685:Telecommunications; D014481:United States; D059015:Wireless Technology