Communications Technology Assistance
Through a team of radio frequency and communications engineers within the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) system, NIJ's Communications Technology program provides unbiased, third-party technology assistance, advice, and limited support of tactical operations to the public safety community about communication technology-related issues.
Technology assistance includes, but is not limited to:
- Policy and governance issues.
- Assessment and evaluation of communications equipment. (See Public-Private Partnerships to Evaluate Communications Technology.)
- Radio frequency coverage issues.
- Propagation modeling.
- Assistance with existing equipment.
- Understanding interagency and vendor Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
To learn more about communications technology assistance from NIJ:
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Visit the Communications Technologies Center of Excellence Exit Notice or call 866-493-4675.
- Contact Joe Heaps, NIJ Program Manager, at 202–841–2563 or Joseph.Heaps@usdoj.gov.
Note: NIJ does not provide funding for equipment or formal training and does not develop memoranda of understanding or other contractual agreements.
