Sonoma State University

HSGP FOR CALIFORNIA STATE AGENCIES FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021

PI: Nader Oweis School or Division: Administration & Finance Sponsor: California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Calendar Start & End Date: - Funding Amount: $266,477

Sonoma State University endeavors to strengthen its emergency communication capabilities by partnering with the County of Sonoma, and specifically the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department T-Comm Bureau, to acquire and install upgraded critical radio equipment to respond to domestic terrorism (e.g. active shooter, arson, sideshow, etc.) incidents to save lives, protect property, apprehend suspects, and reduce the impacts of critical incidents that may occur on or around the University. The equipment will also enhance the University's ability to engage in response coordination with other first responders, allow for interoperability with increased coverage area, redundancy of operations, and ensure the capacity for timely communications during incidents that threaten the health and safety of our community.