Chapter 4 – Information Technology

47050.6 Regional Radio Communications System Access

• Regional radio communications system access refers to contracts for radio system access where there are fees to the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation by the host public safety agency for primary use on their radio communications system. With exception of contracts that were already in place prior to the implementation of this Article, regional radio communications system access contracts shall be reviewed and approved by the RCU prior to contract execution. Refer to the Radio Communications Policy and Procedures Handbook.

• The CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall operate its radio communications equipment utilizing FCCFederal Communications Commission assigned frequencies in accordance with FCCFederal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations. Departmental transmissions are prohibited on any FCCFederal Communications Commission-managed frequency unless CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has written authorization via a formal radio frequency use agreement (TD-400) that must be kept on file with the RCU and the OCIO-PSCD, or has authorization to operate on a local public safety agency’s regional radio communications system. The CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation relies on the resources of other emergency services providers; therefore, cooperation and coordination with other agencies, organizations, and private enterprises shall be extended when practical in order to serve and protect the public. Divisions within the Department, including fire departments, may request utilization of other public safety radio systems. With the exception of existing utilization agreements that predate the implementation of this Article, such requests shall be submitted to the RCU for negotiation with the public safety agency’s radio system operator. Approved requests must be accompanied by a “Letter of Authorization to Transmit” from the licensee on its letterhead, along with a copy of its FCCFederal Communications Commission Station and Mobile license.