New! Round 4 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (2014-2015)
As authorized by Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2010, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), through its Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (OIEC), is designed as the principal State agency for all interoperable and emergency communications issues and is responsible to coordinate and to implement a grant program to facilitate the developments, consolidation and/or operation of public safety communications and networks designed to support statewide interoperable communications for first responders.
The Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) is a competitive grant funded by cellular surcharge revenue. Table below summarizes awards received by New York State counties since the Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant program was established.
Robert M. Barbato
Director
Latest News
- SIEC Board Bylaws Enacted
- Public Safety Wireless Broadband
- DHSES OIEC Announcing Round 4 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant
- 2014 Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP)
- NYS All-Hazards Communications Unit, Position-Specific Credentialing Policy
- DHS-OEC Update to National Emergency Communications Plan
- FY 2014 SAFECOM Guidance
About the Office of Interoperable & Emergency Communications
Created through Executive Law section 717, the Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (OIEC) is the principal state agency for all interoperable and emergency communications issues and oversees and directs the development, coordination and implementation of policies, plans, standards, programs and services related to interoperable and emergency communications, including those related to land mobile radio communications.
