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 NZ Police
• • • • • • •
B
RIEFING
 
FOR 
 
E
-GIF W
ORKING
 G
ROUP
 
ON
 
INCORPORATING
 
THE
 APCO P25
STANDARDS
 
INTO
 
THE
 
E
-G
OVERNMENT
I
 NTEROPERABILITY
 F
RAMEWORK 
 
P
REPARED
 
BY
A
DDED
V
ALUE
A
PPLICATIONS
Bill DeverallAdded Value Applications
19 September 2006
Added Value Applications Page 18/2/2009
 
 
CONTENTS
CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................21.0 Introduction ..............................................................................................................32.0 The e-Government Interoperability Framework ......................................................32.1 Relevant objectives of the e-Government Initiative .............................................43.0 Operational interoperability for PPDR agencies ......................................................53.1PPDR land mobile radio networks .......................................................................63.2Call and dispatch centres .......................................................................................63.3A national PPDR strategic plan and command structure ......................................63.4Communications between PPDR agencies ............................................................84.0 Technical interoperability between PPDR agencies .................................................85.0 The APCO P25 standards suite ...............................................................................115.1RF sub-system .....................................................................................................115.2Common air interface ..........................................................................................125.3Intersystem interface ...........................................................................................125.4Telephone interconnect interface ........................................................................125.5Network management interface ..........................................................................135.6 Data host or network interface ..........................................................................135.7Data peripheral interface ....................................................................................135.8Fixed station interface .........................................................................................135.9Console sub-system interface ..............................................................................145.10Security ..............................................................................................................146.0 APCO 25 standards and technical interoperability for PPDR networks in NewZealand .........................................................................................................................146.1 Mechanisms for technical interoperability using the common air interface ......156.2Mechanisms for technical interoperability other than at the common air interface ..................................................................................................................................166.3Interoperability between APCO P25 networks ...................................................176.4Technical interoperability with an initial deployment of an APCO 25 standardnetwork .....................................................................................................................176.5Technical interoperability with the ultimate deployment of the APCO 25standard in PPDR networks ......................................................................................196.6The requirements of call and dispatch centres, and other related organisations . 206.7The differing technical capabilities required for urban, rural and remoteenvironments ............................................................................................................216.7 International technical interoperability ..............................................................227.0 Radio spectrum requirements for APCO 25 based PPDR networks ......................227.1 Forecast capacity ................................................................................................237.2 VHF Spectrum requirement and its availability .................................................237.3UHF Spectrum and its availability ......................................................................24Disclaimer:
This report is provided exclusively for the New Zealand Police. No part of this report may be distributed to any third parties,without the prior written consent of Added Value Applications Ltd.While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, Added Value Applications Ltd - itsofficers, employees and agents accept no liability for any errors or omissions or any opinion expressed or recommendations madein this report. Furthermore, Added Value Applications Ltd will not be held liable for any actions or decisions arising fromconclusions drawn from this report.
Added Value Applications Page 28/2/2009
 
 
1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to brief the Working Party tasked with ensuring that theadoption of the APCO P25 standards suite for national Public Preparedness and Disaster Recovery (PPDR) Land Mobile Radio Networks (LMRN) meets the requirements of thee-Government Interoperability Framework (e-GIF). This paper should be read inconjunction with the Terms of reference for the Working Party and contains:
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a brief introduction to e-GIF and its objectives
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an overview of the APCO 25 standards,
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a view of the state of current interoperability between PPDR agencies and their LMRN networks and
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a view of the mechanisms by which the adoption of the APCO 25 standardsinitially for an LMRN for Police, Fire and Customs would enhance Government’sattainment of its e-GIF objectivesThe paper aims to assist with the identification of any issues so that they can be resolved.
2.0 The e-Government Interoperability Framework
As part of its digital strategy the New Zealand Government intends to be a leader in e-Government and has adopted that intention as a Vision Statement for its e-Governmentinitiative, with the following Mission:
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By June 2004 the Internet will be the dominant means of enabling ready
access
togovernment information, services and processes.
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By June 2007, networks and Internet technologies will be integral to the
delivery
of government information, services and processes.
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By June 2010, the operation of government will have been
transformed
throughits use of the Internet.The goals expressed for the Mission are:
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Better services
- more convenient and reliable, with lower compliance costs,higher quality and value;
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Cost effectiveness and efficiency
- cheaper, better information and services for customers, and better value for taxpayers;
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Improved reputation
- building an image of New Zealand as a modern nation, anattractive location for people and business;
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Greater participation by people in government
- making it easier for those whowish to contribute; and
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Leadership
- supporting the knowledge society through public sector innovation.
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