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Tennessee Advanced Communication Network

TACN - 2019

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Effective Communications

– Leveraging the available networks to exchange information on demand, as needed, in real time, as authorized.

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Statewide Interoperability Coordinator
Technical Assistance Grants

– INTD (3 Classes) – INCM – COMT – eFog development (September 9th)

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TACN 2011 & 2012 The TN Legislature appropriated $120Million towards a statewide P25 interoperable communications network To date over $250 Million have been spent or appropriated to TACN across TN.

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Leverage existing infrastructure with the ability for wide area coverage not possible on a stand alone system. Ability to establish a Statewide Talkgroup for use by your County to better assure the safety of your First Responders as they transit the State of TN. Participation in TACN Governance Working Groups that ensure proper management and operations of TACN.

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TACN responsibilities –

– After the Local Government acquires the necessary additional network equipment needed for their requirements TACN then covers the maintenance and upgrades (both hardware and software) under the Statewide Contract. Excluded in the coverage is the on-site response to connected consoles. Consoles are included in the upgrade contract both hardware and software.

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Local Government Responsibilities –

– The Local Government identifies a primary Point of Contact for all official communications concerning management of the network in your County. – Local Government is responsible for the on-site maintenance of their connected console and the equipment like generators, UPS and antennas that are located at their owned tower sites.

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TACN Benefits

– Statewide Interoperability

Mutual Aid talkgroups for each discipline

– Technical Backup – Disaster resiliency – 2 Trailer mounted satellite connected Site on Wheels

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By your County joining TACN all Tennessee citizens benefit from infrastructure investments. As other agencies join TACN each agency will bring the extra capacity and additional coverage needed for their operations. Any investment into the infrastructure benefits the entire network.

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Interoperability on TACN
3 Mutual Aid Talkgroups per discipline in 8

regions across the State

At least 8 Interoperability Talkgroups available

to all Public Safety for cross discipline interoperability

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Examples of Interoperability on TACN
Ironman
August 2019 prison escape

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Statewide Coverage

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Questions and Discussions

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