About NCSWIC

Central to the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC) purpose is the promotion and coordination of activities designed to ensure the highest level of public safety communications across the nation. This direct approach improves interoperability and advances long-term emergency communications initiatives. Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (SWIC) strive to enhance the response capabilities of public safety responders by coordinating and collaborating with federal, state, local, and tribal public safety agencies and non-governmental organizations.

Vision

A Nation where public safety responders can effectively communicate.

Mission

The NCSWIC, through the SWIC, promotes and implements strategies for achieving effective public safety communications by developing professional partnerships and collaborating with public safety agencies and policy makers.

What is a SWIC?

Developed by NCSWIC with support from CISA, the “What is a SWIC” Video tells the story of the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator’s day-to-day operations and how they work to advance emergency communications within their states and nationwide.

What are Emergency Communications?

Developed by NCSWIC with support from CISA, the “What are Emergency Communications” Video discusses the definition and importance of emergency communications to protecting the nation and ensuring our first responders have the critical communications they need.

What is Interoperability?

Developed by NCSWIC with support from CISA, the “What is Interoperability” Video discusses what interoperability means for emergency communications.

SWIC Responsibilities

Overseeing the daily operation of the state's interoperability efforts
Coordinating interoperability and communications projects
Maintaining governance structures
Assembling working groups to develop and implement key initiatives
Updating and implementing the Statewide Communication Interoperability Plans (SCIP)

SWIC Scope of Work

Outreach and Education
Program Management
Grants Coordination
Governance
Policy Development
SCIP Implementation

More information on SWIC Roles and Responsibilities.

Information and Reports

NCSWIC Charter (.pdf, 398.08 KB)
The NCSWIC Charter outlines the mission, goals, objectives, membership, and operating procedures of NCSWIC.

NCSWIC Fact Sheet (.pdf, 454.07 KB)
The Fact Sheet provides an overview of NCSWIC's history, membership, goals, and accomplishments.

2023 NCSWIC Strategic Plan (.pdf, 1.38 MB)
Describes NCSWIC’s critical, mid-range plan for achieving defined goals and initiatives.

2022 NCSWIC Annual Summary (.pdf, 542.37 KB)
This year in review document showcases NCSWIC’s recent successes and achievements.

Supporting and Leveraging Your SWIC (.pdf, 770.66 KB)
This fact sheet illustrates how to support and leverage the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC).

SWIC Executive Briefing (.pdf, 637.57 KB)
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Briefing can be used to explain the value of the SWIC role to decision makers and other key players.

Emergency Communications Advisory Group White Paper (.pdf, 153.92 KB)
CISA supports a number of emergency communications advisory groups. The Emergency Communications Advisory Group white paper outlines the various groups and how CISA partners with each to further emergency communications nationwide.