frequency band and in other public safety frequency bands
licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), or to
the microwave backbone network.
"Public safety communications." The means and methods for
transmitting and receiving information necessary for the conduct
of services rendered by or through Federal, State or local
government entities in support of the protection and
preservation of life, property and natural resources, as
prescribed by law.
"State police." The Pennsylvania State Police.
§ 4372. Administration of PA-STARNet.
(a) Authority.--The State police, through a PA-STARNet
division, shall develop, operate, regulate, manage, maintain and
monitor PA-STARNet, including PA-STARNet infrastructure,
equipment, software, services and licenses.
(b) Purposes.--The State police shall administer PA-STARNet
for:
(1) the benefit of the participating agencies;
(2) the support of effective communications at critical
public events; and
(3) the interoperable communication needs of Federal,
State and local first responders during emergencies.
(c) Policies and procedures.--The State police shall
establish policies and procedures for the specification,
procurement, development, testing, configuration, operations,
use, replacement and maintenance of PA-STARNet resources.
§ 4373. PA-STARNet Committee.
The PA-STARNet Committee is established in the State police
to provide a standing forum for participating agencies to ensure
coordination and cooperation among participating State agencies
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