Broadband for First Responders

As one of its six overarching goals, the National Broadband Plan lists Goal #5: Every first responder should have access to a nationwide, wireless, interoperable broadband public safety network. The plan notes the conclusion of the 9/11 Commission that "“Compatible and adequate communications among public safety organizations at the local, state, and federal levels remains an important problem." As we near the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington (DC), there's a renewed push this year to create a nationwide, wireless, interoperable broadband public safety network.