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Findings and Recommendations 12 findings
F01
Portions of the current systems in use lack upgraded features, cannot penetrate some buildings and are not able to provide encryption as needed.
No recommendations for this finding
F02
A lack of integrated training could cause inaccurate or incomplete information to be transmitted. City of Oxnard
No recommendations for this finding
F03
Portions of the current system in the City of Oxnard have both building penetration problems and reception issues in certain areas.
No recommendations for this finding
F04
A lack of integrated training could cause inaccurate or incomplete information to be transmitted. City of Port Hueneme
No recommendations for this finding
F05
Using the current system, first responders in multiple locations may lose communication.
No recommendations for this finding
F06
An MOU for adoption of the VCRRS has not been completed for presentation to the city council. City of Santa Paula
No recommendations for this finding
F07
Using the current system, first responders may lose communication outside of city limits and in certain geographical locations.
No recommendations for this finding
F08
An MOU for adoption of the VCRRS has not been completed for presentation to the city council. City of Ventura
No recommendations for this finding
F09
Portions of the current system in the City of Ventura have both building penetration problems and reception issues in certain areas.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
A lack of integrated training could cause inaccurate or incomplete information to be transmitted. Linking First Responders: Ventura County Regional Radio System 2023-2024 Ventura County Grand Jury Final Report City of Simi Valley
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The system in use by the City of Simi Valley can only communicate with other Ventura County agencies' dispatch using a "patching" system, which is not as efficient as direct communication. Ventura County Fire Department
No recommendations for this finding
F12
All county and city fire departments, which dispatch emergency medical services, have adopted common technology, providing interoperability without regard to city boundaries. The VCRRS can communicate with all fire departments with no changes. RECOMMENDATIONS Ventura County Regional Radio System
No recommendations for this finding
Commendations 1
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CM1The Ventura County Information Technology Services Department and the Office of Emergency Services are to be commended for their foresight and initiative in developing the Ventura County Regional Radio System and for the independent development of a satellite interface for VCRRS. RESPONSES Responses required from: The following elected officers within 60 days: Ventura County Sheriff's Office (F-01, F-02, R-01, R-02) City of Oxnard City Council (F-03, F-04, R-03, R-04) City of Port Hueneme City Council (F-05, F-06, R-05) City of Santa Paula City Council (F-07, F-08, R-06) City of Ventura City Council (F-09, F-10, R-07, R-08) City of Simi Valley City Council (F-11, R-09) The following governing body within 90 days: Ventura County Board of Supervisors (F-01 F-02, R-01, R-02) REFERENCES Ref-01. Ayub, B. (2021, March). 2018 Borderline and Grill Mass Shooting Public Safety Response After Action Review, pp. 24-29. https://s45643.pcdn.co/wp- content/uploads/2023/10/Borderline-AAR FINAL-UPDATED-03.24.21-1.pdf Ref-02. Ayub, B. (2021, March). 2018 Borderline and Grill Mass Shooting Public Safety Response After Action Review, p. 53. https://s45643.pcdn.co/wp- content/uploads/2023/10/Borderline-AAR FINAL-UPDATED-03.24.21-1.pdf Ref-03. COPS OFFICE United States Department of Justice. (2024, January 18). Critical Incident Review: Active Shooter at Robb Elementary School. https://cops.usdoj.gov/uvalde Linking First Responders: Ventura County Regional Radio System . . . . 2023-2024 Ventura County Grand Jury Final Report Ref-04. Ventura County Sheriff's Office: Ventura County SO Policy Manual. (2023, May 25). Policy 202, Role of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services, p 21. https://s29762.pcdn.co/wp- content/uploads/2023/05/RELEASE 20230525 T153331 Ventura-County- Sheriffs-Office-Policy-Manual.cleaned Redacted.pdf Ref-05. Theobald, T. (2023, September 26). Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Subscription Rates for the Regional Radio System for the County of Ventura for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Board of Supervisors, Ventura County. https://ventura.primegov.com/portal/item?id=260563 Ref-06. Information Technology Services. (2023, June 20). Approval of, and Authorization for the Ventura County Chief Information Officer to Execute, a Communications and Services Agreement for the Continued Purchase of Equipment and Services for the 700MHz Regional Radio System and for Post- Warranty Maintenance and Software Upgrades with Motorola Solutions Incorporated in the Amount of $32,239,080.82. Board of Supervisors, Ventura County. https://ventura.primegov.com/portal/item?id=258069 Ref-07. Fryhoff, J., Johnson, G., & Nasarenko, E. (2023, September 12). Approval of, and Authorization for the Purchasing Agent to Sign, a Communications and Services Agreement for the Purchase of Two-Way Radio Equipment and Service for the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney's Office and Probation Agency with Motorola Solutions Incorporated in the Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $12,584,216. Board of Supervisors, Ventura County. https://ventura.primegov.com/portal/item?id=260189 Ref-08. The White House. (2024, March 23). Statement from President Joe Biden on the Bipartisan Government Funding Bill. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements- releases/2024/03/23/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-bipartisan- government-funding-bill Ref-09. Congresswoman Julia Brownley's Office. (2024, March 6). Brownley Secures $10.3 Million for Community Projects in the Fiscal year 2024 Spending Package. https://juliabrownley.house.gov/brownley-secures-10-3-million-for- community-projects-in-the-fiscal-year-2024-spending-package Ref-10. Interviews with various Ventura County agencies, including VCSO OES, VCFD, City of Camarillo, City of Fillmore, City of Oxnard, City of Port Hueneme, City of Santa Paula, City of Simi Valley, City of Thousand Oaks and City of Ventura. Linking First Responders: Ventura County Regional Radio System 2023-2024 Ventura County Grand Jury Final Report Ref-11. Ventura County Sheriff's Office, Office of Emergency Services. (2020, January 21). The Hill & Woolsey Fires Emergency Response After-Action Review. https:vcportal.ventura.org/BOS/District2/Woolsey Fires Emergency Response After Action Review 01.21.2020.PDF Ref-12. Motorola Solutions. (2023, January). Motorola Solutions Law Enforcement Grants and Assistance. Retrieved October 11, 2023, from https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/solutions/government-grants/law- enforcement.html Ref-13. Ayub, B. (2021, March). 2018 Borderline and Grill Mass Shooting Public Safety Response After Action Review, p. 56. https://s45643.pcdn.co/wp- content/uploads/2023/10/Borderline-AAR FINAL-UPDATED-03.24.21-1.pdf Ref-14. Duke, E. C. (2017, October 10). National Incident Management System. FEMA.gov. https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020- 07/fema nims doctrine-2017.pdf Ref-15. United States Department of Justice. (2023, November 17). Department of Justice Order 0904 Cybersecurity Program. https://www.justice.gov/usdoj- media/jmd/media/894176/dl?inline Ref-16. Motorola Solutions. (ND) APX 8000 All-Band Portable Radio Unlimited Mobility. Uncompromising Performance. Retrieved October 11, 2023, from https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en xl/products/two-way-radios/portable- radios/apx-8000.html#tabproductinfo Ref-17. Benites, J. (2023, July 27). Motorola Radio Purchase. City Council, Oxnard, CA. https://oxnardca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4979/files/report/4515 Ref-18. Alikhan, A., & Schindler, D. (2023, April 24). Approval to Purchase 168 Portable Radios from Motorola Inc. for the Police Department. https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/view/36003/08
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