limitation of two zones, or profiles, of 16 talkgroups per agency, and whether there is a
limitation of talkgroups on the new WAVE PTX system, to which there is not. There
was also discussion regarding encryption capabilities and how it works as compared to
the radios, multi-factor authentication on WAVE PTX, how soon DuPage could move to
WAVE PTX, how DuPage would vet talkgroups requested by agencies and MOUs
required for access to outside talkgroups, limitations on distance and wifi, notifications,
and the process to notify Motorola if a user loses a device with WAVE enabled.
7.B.
Resolution to amend and approve Policy 911-005.11: Access to the DuPage Emergency
Dispatch Interoperable Radio System (DEDIR System) WAVE. (PAC Recommendation
to approve as amended: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
After the WAVE discussion with Motorola, Members discussed information learned that
may affect the policy and require changes. In regard to talkgroup access, Member Fleury
clarified that users should not have talkgroups beyond what they have on their radios, that
WAVE and the radio talkgroups should mirror each other. Ms. Zerwin said wording
could be added limiting applications to their user select template. Member Clark noted
that it is difficult to switch between profiles, or zones, that a user must log out of one and
into the other to access the second profile. Mr. Baum noted that on WAVE PTX, that has
been changed to allow users to select profiles from a dropdown menu. The number of
talkgroups per profile wording within the policy was adjusted for clarification. Mr. Baum
also noted that agencies could go beyond the 32 talkgroups, but that it would incur a
second instance charge per month.
Chair Selvik questioned the process for the adjustments being made. Ms. Zerwin said
that procedurally, the amendments to the policy would go through the ETS Board for
approval, but that changes could be made administratively to the application without
Board approval once the PAC is able to review the spreadsheet. These changes could
include opening an ETSB helpdesk ticket if a phone or tablet with the WAVE app is lost
so it can be turned off with Motorola. It would then be signed off on by the agency as
part of the application process. Member Fleury questioned whether there needed to be
language regarding permissible talkgroups. Discussion ensued regarding the application
process and wording that would be removed from the policy and moved to the application
as instructional, so they could be modified as forms or processes are changed.
The Members were comfortable with the policy changes to be brought before the Board
for approval as amended.
A motion was made by Member Fleury to recommend approval to the ETS Board as
amended, seconded by Member Jansen. On voice vote, all Members voted "Aye" to
recommend approval to the ETS Board, motion carried.