Rule 36-101-6.2 - Background Patching the MSWIN system for normal operations creates a high risk of degrading the availability of both the MSWIN and agency's resources. Patching to MSWIN will be strictly monitored and controlled. The implementation and operation of the patch hardware, interface, radio, labor, etc. is the responsibility of the requesting agency. The MSWIN network manager will assign talk groups during large events, including training sessions, requiring more talk group resources than is available from the regional special event talk groups, including the state-wide special event talk group.
1. A MSWIN Patch is defined as an interface between the MSWFaT system and any non-MSWIN radio or audio source to provide audio communications between disparate systems, or connecting two or more MSWFaT talk groups. A. Patching can interconnect the MSWIN to a PBX or other telephone system, cell systems, the internet, satellite phones or another agency's communication system. B. In most cases network patches can be accomplished through dispatch consoles or external gateway devices. 2. Approved MSWFaT Patches A. Temporarily Established Patches a. A patch for a specific event and disconnected at the conclusion of that event. i. Example 1: Patching a channel from an agency responding from out of state to a MSWIN agency talkgroup. ii. Example 2: A high speed pursuit crossing jurisdictional line requiring talkgroups from different law enforcement agencies to be patched to MSWIN. B. Permanently Established Patch a. Patch is set up without regard to an event, designed to remain in place with no time frame for disconnecting. 36 Miss. Code. R. 101-6.2
Mississippi Code Ann. 25-53-171(4)