Attachments:
ETSB RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
Michael Rivas
RESULT:
MOVER:
Tyler Benjamin
SECONDER:
9.
OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Theusch referenced a DEDIR System Memorandum distributed at the meeting dated October
3, 2022 in which the PAC provided recommendations for radio replacement and deployment
plan to the ETS Board. Mr. Theusch said there had been a request from a couple village
managers to provide an update of deployment of encryption in the radios. Mr. Theusch said
there needed to be updates in terms of where we are within the phases provided. Phase I is
complete; the radios are out with the third touch template. He said Phase II included the new
Ops and Tactical talk groups. Mr. Theusch said some of the plan was dependent upon
deployment of the new Fire radios and that there would be updates made based on where we are
now. He said the update would be provided to the PAC for review. He asked for any insight or
comments from the Members who are involved in the processes.
Member Rivas said, for discussion, in the Police Focus Group they have been deciding on
encryption would be the main band, the backup (local) channel, and four (4) of the InterOp
channels, and that once they are out there, he believed it would take care of 80% of any issues
with encryption. He said ancillary channels need to be figured out as it is a complicated puzzle.
Mr. Benjamin said that DU-COMM is opposed to the renaming of the fire channels and he
understood that had been approved as part of the recommendation but if the PAC is revisiting the
memorandum, then it would be a topic of discussion on DU-COMM's side. Member Rivas
asked if moving forward Member Benjamin would be opposed to any naming changes on the
police side, as well. Member Benjamin recalled that he believed the police naming conventions
were remaining similar to what they currently are. Member Rivas answered that he believed it
was still up for discussion. Member Benjamin said DU-COMM does not see the value in
renaming the channels, generally, and if police are still on the table, DU-COMM does not see the
purpose of that. He said he is open to hearing the purpose, but that DU-COMM does not see it.
Member Rivas said it came down to standardization between the ACDC naming of 1 through 4
and the geographical naming on the DU-COMM side. Member Rivas said with equipment
coming for both PSAPs, he thought it the ideal time to get the changes seriously addressed and/or
approved if recommended by the PAC. Member Benjamin said maybe they could talk more and
he could get more background. Mr. Theusch said it was also to line up the Ops with the
principle talk groups and provided an example. Vice Chair Johl added that upon expansion or
breaking off of channels, the movement of agencies would not be geographically located within
the name, it would be by number, that it is very simple. Member Rivas said an S or Z like
pattern through the County kind of following the geographical locations is one of the thoughts
that surround it. Member Benjamin said he would want to look at it more and talk more directly
with people, that the idea of expanding or contracting, he understands the point but the value of a
naming convention in that case would depend on where that expanding or contracting was taking
place, that it may make sense or not. He said the PAC does not need to take a lot of time on this
