National Taskforce on Interoperability (NTFI) - WHY CAN'T WE TALK? Working Together To Bridge the Communications Gap To Save Lives.
This publication was developed as a result of the ongoing dialogue among state and locally elected and appointed officials and public safety officials. In this guide, these types of officials are referred to collectively as "public officials." Public officials include elected and appointed officials at every level of government who work to serve the public in a variety of roles, such as governors, mayors, state legislators, city and county council members, city and county managers, police chiefs, fire chiefs, sheriffs, chief information officers, and chief communications officers. It is hoped that this guide will serve as a catalyst for public officials to begin additional continuing dialogues with public officials in their localities, regions, and states to develop collaborative solutions.
Link to National NTFI’s "Why Can’t We Talk" Publication
http://www.agileprogram.org/ntfi/justnet.html