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For further information please contact: Sergeant Scott E. Meyer
816-622-0800
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October 15, 2008

EMPHASIS: Mobile Command And Communication Vehicle


Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, invites the media to view the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s new mobile command and communication vehicle. The Missouri State Highway Patrol acquired the mobile command and communication vehicle (MCCV) through a federal grant. The vehicle will be on display at the Troop A Headquarters for the media to view throughout the day on October 16, 2008. The address of the Troop A Headquarters is 504 S. E. Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

This vehicle allows interoperability between local, state, and national law enforcement during natural disasters, serious events, or an act of terrorism. This MCCV was built by Frontline Communications of Clearwater, Florida. The Patrol took possession of the $811,000 mobile command and communication vehicle on September 4, 2008. The MCCV is 13’2” in height, 8’ wide, and 42’3” in length. The total weight of this vehicle is approximately 39,000 pounds (without occupants).

The Department of Public Safety facilitated the creation of the grant, which included a request of five vehicles, three rapid response vehicles (RRV), and two mobile command and communication vehicles. Other agencies providing input for the grant include the Office of Administration, State Emergency Management Agency, agencies within DPS, local police departments, and sheriff’s departments.

The MCCV acquired by the Patrol is a communication and coordination platform designed to connect to and exploit the benefits of the existing 800 MHz, 700 MHz, VHF high band, VHF low band, aviation, and marine radio systems. Additional features include:
*Completely compatible with the SAFECOM (a communications program of the Department of Homeland Security).
*ACU/TRP-2000 to interconnect the normally dissimilar frequencies and bands.
*Telephone, office, and dispatch equipment.
*Wireless Internet access, Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), Radio Over Internet Protocol (ROIP).
*Live video down-link capabilities from Patrol helicopters.

This invaluable incident management tool will be available with trained emergency management personnel 24 hours a day across the state to assist any agency requesting support and will be available to the neighboring states through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.