Why Can't We Talk. Working Together to Bridge the Communication Gap to Save Lives: A Guide for Public Officials

摘要

This document was developed as a result of the ongoing dialogue among State and local elected and appointed officials and public safety officials. In this guide, these types of officials are referred to collectively as public officials. Public officials include elected and appointed officials at every level of government, working to serve the public in a variety of roles, such as governors, mayors, State legislators, city and county council members, city and county managers, police chiefs, fire chiefs, sheriffs, chief information officers, and chief communications officers. This guide is designed to provide public officials with easy to comprehend information on interoperability.