Appendix D

Goal 4 - Objective 2: (Continued)

Target 3. Communications -- By 2002, establish secure, interoperable communication capabilities among at least 50 percent of U.S. Federal drug law enforcement agencies to facilitate the exchange of timely, sensitive, tactical (field-level) information. By 2007, ensure that secure, interoperable communications are available for all U.S. Federal drug law enforcement agencies.

Measure 1. Percentage of field-level, Federal drug law enforcement agencies with dedicated access to a timely, secure means of communicating tactical information with other Federal agencies. Reporting Agency: TIC Supporting Federal Agencies: CIA, DEA, DoD, FBI, USCG, USCS

STATUS: A study was conducted in 1998 by the Federal Law Enforcement Wireless Users Group under the direction of The Interdiction Committee (TIC). This study analyzed the requirements and issues related to communications along the Southwest Border. The user survey has been completed and the technical survey is still ongoing. This study can be expanded to include Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The interagency PME working group recommended a follow-on study be conducted under the TIC's leadership to refine this target and measure. The new target should clearly define interoperability (agent-agent or agent-agency), clarify secure communications requirements, and develop an action plan that meets the Federally mandated requirement to convert radios from analog to digital by January 1, 2005.

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