Director of the Cyber Incident Response Team (Cirt) and Assistant Director of the Office of Counter Terrorism (Oct) at New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
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Oct 21, 2026·Board meeting
New York State Interoperable and Emergency Communication Board Board Meeting
The meeting encompassed reports from various committees and working groups regarding emergency communications policies. Key topics included the status of Next Generation 911 grant contracts, technical updates on access control policies, GIS data models, and GIS readiness assessments. The board reviewed communications training schedules, discussed upcoming Emergency Alert System tests, and addressed cybersecurity regulations for broadcasters. Additionally, the introduction of a new survey form for tracking PSAP call failures was highlighted as an upcoming grant requirement.
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State Interoperable & Emergency Communication Board Board Meeting
The board meeting agenda featured committee reports from the 911 Advisory, NG911 Working Group, GIS Working Group, State Agency Communications, and Citizen Alerting committees. Program updates covered grants, the Communications Unit, and the 911 unit. The board also received reports from federal partners, including CISA-ECD, FEMA, and the FirstNet Authority, as well as additional reports from C3 and SAFECOM. New business items addressed county requests, County Law 6-A, Section 329, and APCO Agency Training Program Accreditation.
Jul 22, 2026·Board meeting
New York State Interoperable and Emergency Communication Board Board Meeting
The board meeting focused on the coordination and interoperability successes among various public safety agencies during recent summer events and the strategic transition toward Next Generation 911. Key discussions included a comprehensive review of agency regulations as mandated by an executive order, the development of governance policies, and the status of communication and change management plans. Additionally, the board reviewed updates from various subcommittees regarding Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and addressed recent FCC rulemaking concerning Emergency Alert System (EAS) security requirements, particularly regarding cybersecurity protections for EAS participants.
Apr 22, 2026·Board meeting
State Interoperable and Emergency Communication Board Board Meeting
The board meeting agenda includes reports from the 911 Advisory Committee, NG911 Working Group, GIS Working Group, State Agency Communications Committee, and the Citizen Alerting Committee. Additional discussions involve program updates regarding grants, the Communications Unit, and the 911 Unit. Federal partner reports are scheduled from CISA-ECD, FEMA, and FirstNet Authority. Furthermore, the board will review reports from the Communications Consortium and SAFECOM, address old and new business including variance requests, and conclude with closing remarks.
