Airwave, the new telecommunications system used by the emergency services plus some other public sector organisations like local authorities.
The only private organisation which is allowed to use the emergency services network is the RSPCA.
Other apparently worthwhile potential users like mountain rescue units are denied access.
What is so special about the RSPCA? They are a private charity but they seem to have privileges not afforded to other charitable groups who do just as good a job in their field.
The Airwave service is a sophisticated communications system for the emergency and other public safety ('blue light') services operated by O2 Airwave. It will help make Great Britain safer by facilitating more effective and efficient ways of working for the emergency services, and the opportunity for more 'joined up' public safety services.Key Benefits
O2 Airwave will enable emergency services to communicate seamlessly regardless of location for the first time ever
Because all communications over the Airwave service are encrypted, they cannot be scanned or monitored by outsiders. The network is highly resilient
The system enables both voice and data communications and gives the emergency services wide flexibility in choosing how to communicate.
O2 Airwave will enable emergency services to communicate seamlessly regardless of location for the first time ever
Because all communications over the Airwave service are encrypted, they cannot be scanned or monitored by outsiders. The network is highly resilient
The system enables both voice and data communications and gives the emergency services wide flexibility in choosing how to communicate.
The Airwave service has the capability to provide true interoperability between all the agencies involved in public protection by enabling everyone to work together at the scene of major and minor incidents alike, as well as co-operate in forward planning to meet new obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act.
The Airwave service is available to organisations with a public safety role and already being used by the MOD, the Highways Agency, UK Immigration and several Local Authorities.
Contact:Susan Moore O2 Airwave Tel: 07764 350834
The RSPCA seem to be allowed to initiate private criminal prosecutions and they are not struck out by the DPP with a nolle prosequi.
They seem to have powers of search and entry which no other private organisation has. They dress their inspectors up to look like policemen which would probably be an offence for anyone else.
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