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Appendix B - Austin, Texas, Case Study
Pages 28-30

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... that was executed by TxDOT and the City of Austin Public Works. Documented in the MOU were policy statements that outlined the agencies' commitment to • Cooperate in the planning and development of a regional public safety wireless emergency communications system, • Provide appropriate staff to cooperate with staff designated by other governmental entities to develop plans for a unified public safety communications system and center, • Jointly apply for funding from whatever source of funds may be available for cooperative intergovernmental projects (including federal, state, local, or private grants funding)
From page 29...
... In the context of TIM, Austin PD operational responsibilities include controlling traffic, conducting crash investigations, providing assistance with containment of hazardous materials spills, and supporting traffic management activities during special events. 1.2.3 City of Austin Fire Department The Austin Fire Department (Austin FD)
From page 30...
... In addition, having the service patrols equipped with the Austin PD mobile radio unit enables the service patrol operator to communicate with Austin PD patrol officers in the field. However, most of the communications in the field are conducted face-toface at the incident scene.


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