California Government Code ARTICLE 6.2 - Public Safety Communication Act of 2002

• Section 8592.
  This article shall be known and may be cited as the Public Safety Communication Act of 2002.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1091, Sec. 2. Effective...
• Section 8592.1.
  For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Backward compatibility” means that the equipment is able to function with older, existing equipment.(b) “Committee”...
• Section 8592.2.
  (a) The committee shall have primary responsibility in state government for both of the following:(1) Developing and implementing a statewide integrated public safety communication system that facilitates...
• Section 8592.3.
  (a) The committee shall consult with the following organizations and entities:(1) California State Peace Officers Association.(2) California Police Chiefs Association.(3) California State Sheriffs’ Association.(4) California Professional Firefighters.(5) California Fire Chiefs Association.(6) California...
• Section 8592.4.
  (a) The committee shall determine which state public safety departments listed in subdivision (b) of Section 8592.1 need new or upgraded communication equipment and shall establish...
• Section 8592.5.
  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (c), a state department that purchases public safety radio communication equipment shall ensure that the equipment purchased complies with applicable...
• Section 8592.7.
  (a) A budget proposal submitted by a state agency for support of a new or modified radio system shall be accompanied by a technical project plan...
• Section 8592.8.
  A “911” call, as described in Section 2896.1 of the Public Utilities Code, from a commercial mobile radio service telecommunications device may be routed to...
• Section 8592.9.
  (a) The Office of Emergency Services shall take all necessary actions to maximize the efficiency of the “911” system.(b) The office shall require the Public Safety Communications...

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