The Public Safety Communications Interoperability Board, Michigan's 800 MHz radio system and telecommunications network, provides statewide interoperability in digital clarity to its members throughout the state and adopts procedures governing the organization and operations of the Michigan Public Safety Communications System.
The Board may establish advisory workgroups or task forces composed of persons representing law enforcement or other governmental or tribal public safety agencies or organizations that operate or utilize public safety communications systems in this state, including, but not limited to, a task force on communications interoperability. The Interoperability Board also may invite the participation of federal homeland security, law enforcement, emergency management, or communications agency officials and personnel, including, but not limited to, federal officials or personnel serving as liaisons to the Interoperability Board. The Interoperability Board may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by an advisory workgroup or task force.
The Board may serve as the regional public safety frequency coordination committee to the extent required for this state's compliance with rules or regulations of the Federal Communications Commission or other federal agency.
The Board also may recommend best practices and oversight mechanisms for the implementation of public safety communications systems interoperability and standards in this state.
The 16 member board includes 9 members appointed by the Governor.
Statute
Contact Information
Brad Stoddard
Director
Michigan Public Safety Communications System
(517) 284-4101
stoddardb@michigan.gov or mpscs@michigan.gov
Members
Mathew Sahr
Local emergency first responders
Term ends 4/30/23
Local emergency first responders
Edwin Miller, Sterling Heights
Term ends 4/30/23
John Allen, Allen Park
Local emergency first responders
Term ends 4/30/23
Kenneth Morris, Lowell
Local emergency first responders
Term ends 4/30/24
Sean McCarthy, Warren
Local emergency first responders
Term ends 4/30/24
Edward Viverette, North Muskegon
Local emergency first responders
Term ends 4/30/24
Bryce Tracy, St. Ignace
Local emergency first responders
Term ends 4/30/22
Jon Unruh, Brighton
Local emergency first responders
Term ends 4/30/22
Bradley Kersten, Emmett
Local emergency first responders
Term ends 4/30/22
