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PS 513

Para enmendar el inciso (b) del Artículo 1.15 de la Ley Núm. 20 del 10 de abril de 2017, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de uniformar los equipos de comunicaciones del Departamento de Seguridad Pública de Puerto Rico; incorporar la estandarización de bandas de frecuencia de transmisión, con el fin de garantizar una comunicación más efectiva en todos los negociados al momento de atender una emergencia; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Standardizes communication equipment and radio frequencies across Puerto Rico's Public Safety Department to improve emergency response coordination and inter-agency effectiveness.

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Bill Summary · PS 513

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 513 proposes to amend Puerto Rico's Department of Public Safety law to standardize communication equipment and transmission frequency bands across all departmental divisions. The bill aims to ensure more effective inter-agency communication during emergency response operations by establishing uniform technical standards.

Why is this important

Emergency response effectiveness depends critically on seamless communication between police, firefighting, and rescue units. Currently fragmented communication systems can cause dangerous delays, miscommunication, and inefficient resource deployment during crises. Standardizing equipment and frequencies could save lives and reduce response times.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and Implementation: Upgrading communication infrastructure across all departmental divisions requires significant capital investment and operational disruption during transition periods
  • Procurement Process: The bill does not specify which frequency bands or equipment manufacturers will be selected, raising concerns about favoritism, vendor lock-in, or wasteful spending
  • Interagency Coordination: Success requires cooperation with municipal police departments and other agencies outside the Department of Public Safety, creating coordination challenges not addressed in the bill

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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