CAD-to-CAD: means standardized connectivity between PSAPs or between a PSAP and a dispatch center for the transmission of data between CADs. See Utah Code 63H-7a-103
PSAP: means an entity in this state that:
(a)
receives, as a first point of contact, direct 911 emergency communications from the 911 emergency service network requesting a public safety service;
(b)
has a facility with the equipment and staff necessary to receive the communication;
(c)
assesses, classifies, and prioritizes the communication; and
(d)
dispatches the communication to the proper responding agency. See Utah Code 63H-7a-103
Public safety communications network: means :
(a)
a regional or statewide public safety governmental communications network and related facilities, including real property, improvements, and equipment necessary for the acquisition, construction, and operation of the services and facilities; and
(b)
911 emergency services, including radio communications, connectivity, and 911 call processing equipment. See Utah Code 63H-7a-103
(2)
adopt bylaws;
(3)
appoint an executive director to administer the authority;
(4)
receive and act upon reports covering the operations of the public safety communications network and funds administered by the authority;
(5)
receive and act upon reports from the Radio Network Division prepared pursuant to Subsection 63H-7a-402(1)(b) that identify the benefits, costs, and economic feasibility of using existing public or private facilities, equipment, or services consistent with Subsections 63H-7a-402(1)(a) and 63H-7a-404(2)(c), prior to issuing or approving a request for proposal;
(6)
ensure that the public safety communications network and funds are administered according to law;
(7)
examine and approve an annual operating budget for the authority;
(8)
receive and act upon recommendations of the director;
(9)
recommend to the governor and Legislature legislation involving the public safety communications network;
(10)
develop policies for the long-term operation of the authority and the performance of the authority’s functions;
(11)
authorize the executive director to enter into agreements on behalf of the authority;
exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred on the board by this chapter;
(14)
consider issues and information received from the public safety advisory committee and the PSAP advisory committee;
(15)
provide for audits of the authority;
(16)
establish the following divisions within the authority:
(a)
911 Division;
(b)
Radio Network Division;
(c)
Interoperability Division; and
(d)
Administrative Services Division; and
(17)
on or before November 30, 2020, adopt a statewide CAD-to-CAD call handling and 911 call transfer protocol, after receiving the PSAP advisory committee’s proposal under Subsection 63H-7a-208(9).
