| Description |
ii, 54 p. : digital, PDF file |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
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Mode of access via the GAO web site. |
| Note |
Title from PDF cover screen (viewed on Dec. 15, 2008). |
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"December 2008." |
| Summary |
The Integrated Wireless Network (IWN) was intended to be a collaborative effort among the Departments of Justice (DOJ), Homeland Security (DHS), and the Treasury to provide secure, seamless, interoperable, and reliable nationwide wireless communications in support of federal agents and officers engaged in law enforcement, protective services, homeland defense, and disaster response missions. GAO was asked to determine the extent to which the three departments are developing a joint radio communications solution. To address this objective, GAO reviewed and analyzed relevant documentation and interviewed department officials about the extent to which they are collaborating with the other departments on IWN or an alternative joint radio communications solution. GAO is not recommending executive action. However, Congress should consider, given the critical importance of improving radio communications among federal agencies, requiring that DOJ, DHS, and the Treasury employ key cross-agency collaboration practices to develop a joint radio communications solution. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-09-133." |
| Subject |
Wireless communication systems -- United States.
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Emergency communication systems -- United States.
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Interagency coordination -- United States.
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United States. Department of State.
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United States. Department of Homeland Security.
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United States. Department of the Treasury.
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| Added Author |
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| Added Title |
Congressional action needed to ensure agencies collaborate to develop a joint solution |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-09-133 |
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