With the transition
of many public safety radio systems to the Cooperative
Communications Network of Colorado (CCNC) digital trunked radio
system, it will no longer be possible for unauthorized monitoring of
radio traffic. The CCNC realizes that granting permission for the
news media and certain non-government agencies to monitor specific
channels may benefit the public. This policy will define the process
and requirements to obtain permission to monitor along with how to
obtain and activate the equipment.
All requests for
permission shall be in writing signed by a senior level official
from the agency requesting permission. Request should be sent to:
Cooperative
Communications Network of Colorado
c/o State of Colorado, Communication Services
2452 W 2nd Ave. #19 Denver, CO 80219
The
request should contain the following information:
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Name,
address, Email and telephone number
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Specific
channels to be monitored
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Quantity
and type of radios requested (Base, Airborne or Portable)
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Purpose
for monitoring Users of the equipment
Once a request has
been received, the CCNC Board will contact the public safety agency
whose channels are being requested to clear the request. Once the
agency has approved or denied the request, the requesting agency
will be contacted with the status of their request. If the request
is approved, the CCNC will provide an agreement form to be completed
by the requesting agency. Once the form is completed and returned,
the CCNC the will provide information on how and where to purchase
the necessary equipment, along with how and where to get the
equipment programmed. The maximum number of radios authorized to a
single agency will be 2, one newsroom or fixed location and one
airborne unit. Newsroom units will be capable of monitoring only.
Airborne units may be granted permission to transmit
for official public safety activities only. Decisions of the CCNC
Board are final.
