Interoperability
The Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) provides interoperability with local 800 MHz public safety entities either directly or through conventional analog mutual aid channels. The first step is for the involved agencies to reach an official understanding of sharing system information or resources.
The development of SLERS has included the build-out statewide of the National Plan mutual aid channels, MA-CALL and MA-TAC1, co-located at each site along with the trunked system. The mutual aid system structure is simulcast or voted/steered. The frequencies are 866.0125 MHz and 866.5125 MHz.
In accordance with the Region 9 Plan, the DMS Telecommunications and Radio Services (TRS) works with local government entities to designate Network Control Centers (NCCs) on a regional basis (i.e., aligned with each system cluster). This includes entering into a local agreement with each Network Control Center. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) works with DMS and local agencies to establish regional standard operating procedures for shared use of mutual aid radio communications resources.
Local entities interested in becoming a Network Control Center for the State's MA-CALL and MA-TAC1 should consider the NCC roles and responsibilities, personnel requirements, cost factors, and equipment installation.
Local NCC Considerations (msword 32.50 kB)
Mutual Aid Agreement (msword 28.00 kB)
Interoperability (IO) projects with SLERS
Various first responders throughout the state include SLERS in their interoperable communications. Local entities may program their 800 MHz radios with the MA-CALL and MA-TAC1 frequencies. Each region has a portable EDICS package (ACU-1000-based) that includes SLERS radios. A cache of SLERS portable radios is available for mutual aid operations through the Department of Law Enforcement. Third-party subscribers to SLERS have direct interoperability. The Regional Communications Centers have joined the local dispatch centers throughout the state in the interoperability network being implemented in 2005.
The SLERS is a participant in the Florida Interoperability Network so all SLERS users can communicate with local and federal public safety agencies