Member Benjamin explained that John Kelly had been unable to reach Mark Winistorfer
to discuss the matter. He noted that the item had previously been tabled and would need
to return, but he requested that it be tabled again until counsel could confer. Chair Selvik
asked whether the motion could be amended to table the item until the next regular PAC
meeting. Member Jansen then amended his motion accordingly seconded by Member
Fleury.
On voice vote, all Members voted “Aye”, motion carried.
Attachments:
TABLED
RESULT:
Craig Jansen
Colin Fleury
MOVER:
SECONDER:
8.
DEDIR SYSTEM
8.A.
Discussion of Policy 911-005.13: DuPage Emergency Dispatch Interoperable Radio
System (DEDIR System) CommandCentral Aware.
Chair Selvik reported that ETSB staff and Sergeant Jim Dexter attended the DuPage
Police Chiefs meeting and reviewed how CommandCentral Aware had been used during
recent MERIT SWAT responses, including a swatting call in Villa Park. He explained
that the purpose of the presentation was to support continued participation in the system
and discourage agencies from opting out because that could limit situational awareness
during major incidents.
Executive Director Zerwin explained that the opt-out option had been left on the form so
the ETSB staff could identify agencies with concerns and address them before finalizing
participation. She noted that a standardized form has been created and shared on
Monday.com instead of collecting many different spreadsheet versions. Vice Chair Clark
asked whether every agency would need to submit the form and raised questions about
how agencies would classify radios and personnel. Executive Director Zerwin explained
that agencies would need to identify their categories and that PSAPs would still retain full
visibility for officer safety.
Member Fleury described issues during a recent SWAT call where some radios did not
appear correctly in CommandCentral Aware and where radio communications at the
command post were inconsistent. Executive Director Zerwin and Chair Selvik
encouraged follow up so the issue could be reviewed. Member Benjamin and Chair
Selvik supported keeping the opt-out option temporarily so agencies with concerns could
be identified and contacted. The group then discussed whether the form should refer
specifically to MERIT instead of task force, and they agreed that MERIT would be