Welcome to the Public Safety Communications Office
On May 10, 2009, the Governor's IT Reorganization Plan became effective to consolidate statewide information technology functions under the California Technology Agency. The Department of General Services Telecommunications Division is now the Public Safety Communications Office within the California Technology Agency. As such, we are transitioning into a new and improved organization to provide even better service for our customers and the State of California. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting transition.
California citizens and government agencies depend upon state telecommunication systems to conduct routine business and obtain assistance during emergencies. With excellent customer service in mind, about 500 dedicated people statewide in the Public Safety Communications Office work behind the scenes in three offices to ensure that these essential systems are there when needed.
These offices are:
The California 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Office
We serve over 34 million people in 58 counties in the 8th largest economy in the world. We provide oversight of the 9-1-1 network and about 500 police, fire, and paramedic dispatch centers, also known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Our dedication helps keep Californians connected during times of crisis.
The Office of Public Safety Communications Services (OPSCS)
Has supported the public safety sector for more than 50 years. From scaling 100 foot tall radio antenna towers to installing and maintaining radio and microwave equipment, to repairing mobile communication units in California Highway Patrol cars and Department of Forestry outposts, the PSCS is the premier one-stop shop for public emergency communications systems support
Statewide Campaigns
