The Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System provides state law enforcement agencies with a communications system that uses a single series of radio frequencies. The system improves inter-agency communication and is scheduled to be fully implemented by 2004.
To purchase radio equipment for the system, the state exchanged its radio tower assets for a $25.5 million equipment credit from the system vendor. The Joint Task Force allocated radio credits to agencies to equip both sworn and non-sworn employees. As a result, agencies were able to purchase all but 185 radios needed for sworn law enforcement officers.
The Joint Dispatch System is a separate but related initiative consisting of regional dispatch centers that handle incoming calls for most agencies using the statewide system. However, the Fish and Wildlife Commission operates its own network of six dispatch centers at an annual cost of $3.4 million. Consolidating the commission's dispatch services with joint dispatch would make more efficient use of state radio resources.

911 Call Center Training in Florida Varies; Options Exist for Creating Minimum Standards
Report 10-12 January 2010
Progress Report: Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System Nears Full Statewide Implementation; Additional State Funds Will Be Necessary
Report 04-64 August 2004
Program Evaluation & Justification Review Information Technology Program Administered by the Department of Management Services
Report 98-62 February 1999
Review of the Information Technology Program's Performance-Based Program Budgeting Measures and Standards
Report 97-65 March 1998

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