The States and FirstNet: An Early Look from the State CIOs

Citation
National Association of State Chief Information Officers, The States and FirstNet: An Early Look from the State CIOs (June 2014) (full-text).

Overview
As states begin to plan for FirstNet, a nationwide high-speed wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety, they are developing divergent approaches to planning and varied strategies for engaging with local and federal partners. This research report is based on the results of a survey of State CIOs. It provides a first look at the approaches being employed for engagement with local stakeholders, the federal FirstNet Authority, and even other states. The data also shows a significant distribution in the maturity of state planning, ongoing outreach, and governance strategies.