Statewide Planning Resources
SCIP Fact Sheet
The Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) Fact Sheet provides information on the development, review, approval, and implementation of the SCIPs from the 56 states and territories.
OEC Technical Assistance Catalog
The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Technical Assistance Catalog describes the services available to requesting jurisdictions or organizations through OEC’s Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program. These services, which are provided at no cost, include instruction and assistance with the planning, governance, operational, and technical aspects of developing and implementing interoperable communications initiatives. All OEC technical assistance services may be combined or tailored to meet the specific needs of the requesting organization. The Catalog also contains a technical assistance request form and instructions on how to complete and submit a request.
Statewide Interoperability Planning Guidebook
This guide provides an explanation of the statewide plan criteria, a step-by-step guide for developing an interoperability plan, and a recommended layout for the statewide plans. Detailed explanations include common questions to consider, helpful hints in completing each section, and a list of the criteria each section addresses.
Formatted Statewide Plan Template
This template was developed to assist statewide communications interoperability planners. Once content has been identified, it may be loaded into this template.
Statewide Communications Interoperability Planning (SCIP) Version 2.0
Local and regional level practitioner input is the foundation of the SCIP Methodology. It provides a step-by-step guide for developing a locally-driven statewide strategic plan. The Commonwealth of Kentucky and State of Nevada have used this methodology to develop their statewide interoperability plans. The approach detailed in the SCIP Methodology Version 2.0 captures lessons learned from these statewide planning processes, and may be modified and applied at all levels (local, tribal, state, and Federal) Nationwide to develop a practitioner-driven strategic plan.
Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A comprehensive list of FAQs that address the Statewide Plan Criteria.
Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) Weighted Evaluation Criteria
The Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) Grant Program and the Fiscal Year 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) have required States and Territories to develop and adopt SCIPs. This document provides an overview of the process that will be used to review SCIPs as well as the weighted scale that will be used for evaluation.