Communications Technology Assistance

Through a team of radio frequency and communications engineers within the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC) system, NIJ's Communications Technology program provides unbiased, third-party technology assistance, advice, and limited support of tactical operations to the public safety community about communication technology-related issues.

Technology assistance includes, but is not limited to:

• Policy and governance issues.
• Assessment and evaluation of communications equipment. (See Public-Private Partnerships to Evaluate Communications Technology.)
• Radio frequency coverage issues.
• Propagation modeling.
• Assistance with existing equipment.
• Understanding interagency and vendor Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).

To learn more about communications technology assistance from NIJ:

• Contact Joe Heaps, NIJ Program Manager, at 202–841–2563 or Joseph.Heaps@usdoj.gov.
• Visit the NLECTC Technology Assistance page Exit Notice.
• Contact an NLECTC Center Exit Notice.

Note: NIJ does not provide funding for equipment or formal training and does not develop memoranda of understanding or other contractual agreements.