LAS VEGAS—Today the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) sent a letter to the Trump transition team strongly encouraging them to appoint Commissioner Brendan Carr as the next Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on his first day in office. 

“Commissioner Carr has shown that he is a leader who can move critical items that benefit our country. We have worked with Commissioner Carr on many complex spectrum issues that impact public safety. Over the years, he has shown a deep appreciation for and understanding of public safety communications needs, and has ardently supported first responders” said Chief Jeff Johnson who represents the PSSA. 

The PSBTA and PSSA are our nation’s leading experts in public safety broadband technology. Commissioner Carr has earned our trust and support and believe he would be one of the finest FCC Chairmen ever to have held that office. We urge President-elect Trump to appoint Commissioner Brendan Carr Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on day one of your new administration. 

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About PSSA 

The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) is an alliance amongst the nation’s leading public safety leaders and associations. The PSSA is an initiative of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association. The purpose of the PSSA is to ensure that first responders nationwide are able to use the most technologically advanced communications capability that meets the difficult, life threatening challenges they face as they protect America. Our goal is to raise awareness in the FCC, Congress and the White House about what our broadband public safety communications needs are, including use of 4.9 GHz and the continued enhancement of FirstNet—the only 

nationwide, interoperable wireless communications network built for the first responders who protect America. 

The PSSA is open to anyone who supports the goals of this Alliance, including individuals and the private sector. To learn more, additional information and resources can be found at http://www.thepssa.org. 

About PSBTA 

The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) is an organization focused exclusively on ensuring the success of the entire FirstNet ecosystem that includes the legal entity created by Congress, the network infrastructure, hardware and software, and the single most important component—the end users.