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Recognized Labs

All equipment suppliers that participate in the P25 CAP must use DHS-recognized laboratories to conduct performance, conformance, and interoperability tests on their products.

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P25 CAP

Congress legislated the P25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP) to ensure that LMR equipment complies with P25 standards for interoperability across suppliers.

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S&T FRG P25 CAP Fact Sheet

Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP) Fact Sheet and Video from S&T with the Department of Commerce Public Safety Communications Research program.

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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications hearing titled “Interoperable Communications: Assessing Progress Since 9/11”

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Cybersecurity & Communications Office of Emergency Communications Director Admiral Ron Hewitt addresses DHS’ collaborative efforts to improve interoperable communications for emergency response providers and Government officials.

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Testimony of Acting Deputy Under Secretary Greg Schaffer, NPPD, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, "Ten Years After 9/11: Emergency Communications"

Testimony of Acting Deputy Under Secretary Greg Schaffer, NPPD, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, "Ten Years After 9/11: Emergency Communications"