The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) announced its
new technical advisory group today. Current members are invited volunteers who are interested in video quality in Public Safety, but anyone wishign to participate is welcome to complete a
Volunteer Form.
The Video Technical Advisory Group (VTAG) will provide valuable input to the Department of Homeland Security Video Quality in Public Safety (VQiPS) Initiative. Video is emerging as a new tool in Public Safety, providing critical information in transportation, crime solving, and public works efforts. The DHS's Office for Interoperability and Compatibility began the video quality project in 2009. The first VQiPS conference investigated applicable standards and produced a Users Guide, definitions standard, and user requirements framework.
The purpose of the advisory group is to provide practical advice and input to the DHS VQiPS Working Group. Current members include senior practitioners from technology and public safety with great insight and experience, who work for effective use of quality video of first responders.
