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INTEROPERABILITY BUSINESS CASE: AN INTRODUCTION TO ONGOING LOCAL FUNDING

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Eric Abdullateef, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with SAFECOM and the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC), publishes the Interoperability Business Case: An Introduction to Ongoing Local Funding document. This updated resource helps public safety officials justify local emergency communications funding by providing step-by-step guidance on building a compelling business case. The document also provides a brief overview of how dedicated emergency communications grant funding has evolved and features a real-world example of business case success.

Those with questions are encouraged to contact SAFECOMGovernance@cisa.dhs.gov. For more information, please visit the ‘Sustaining Public Safety Communications Systems’ section of the SAFECOM Funding Resources webpage at cisa.gov/safecom/funding.