Brad Stoddard serves as the Director of the Office of Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) and the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) for Michigan. His daily role includes administration of a statewide 800/700 MHz digital trunked land mobile radio communication network that spans 59,415 square miles and includes more than 348 radio towers and over 151,278 radios utilized by more than 2,605 agencies. Under Stoddard’s direction, the internationally recognized statewide P25 network adheres to national standards to ensure a stable and secure framework for interoperable communications between local, state, federal, tribal and private first responders while also pushing the envelope to integrate and aide in the development of new technologies that will leverage the existing statewide public safety communications investments. Michigan has been labeled as a pioneer in developing a statewide communications system that incorporates all levels of participation for interoperability and ranks as a leader in the nation for interoperability, while celebrating its 30th year in 4th quarter of 2025. The MPSCS has been used as a technical and business model for numerous other States and Countries as they look to follow on the lessons learned of this mature and trusted system. Board Membership: Michigan's Public Safety Communications Interoperability Board - Vice Chair; NCSWIC Chair, FEMA Region 5 RECCWG Co-chair, NPSTC Executive Committee. Additional memberships include: NCSWIC Governance, Joint SAFECOM & NCSWIC User Needs Working Group, P25 Steering Committee, Project 25 Technology Interest Group (PTIG), and local elected official.

Presenting:

• P25 Questions? Ask the Experts
• Project 25 Revealed: How Standard Interfaces Create Interoperability for Transportation Users