California Radio Interoperable System (CRIS) - 9D2 -
State of California
Public Safety Radio Strategic Planning Committee (PSRSPC)
PUBLIC NOTICE / AGENDA
November 18, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Public Safety Communications Offices 630 Sequoia Pacific Blvd., Rooms 115A&B, Sacramento, CA 95811
IV LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Cal OES Legislative Affairs will provide information regarding legislation that affects emergency communications.
V CALIFORNIA RADIO INTEROPERABLE SYSTEM (CRIS) DESIGN CONCEPT
Radio Communications Branch will brief on CRIS design concept and intended use.
VI SMART CONNECT INTEGRATION
Radio Communications Branch will provide an update on the CRIS integration of Motorola’s Smart Connect application and benefits.
VII RADIO SIGNAL MEASUREMENT METHODOLOGY
Radio Communications Branch will provide an explanation to the method for which CRIS radio coverage is measured.
VIII CRIS COVERAGE MAPS
Radio Communications Branch will provide updated coverage maps and visual illustrations.
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Item 5: CRIS Design Concept:
Consistent with State Administrative Manual (SAM) Section 4530, PSC has developed and implemented CRIS to accommodate multiple state agencies.
• With CRIS the State has the ability to:
• Leverage purchasing power as a single entity
• Maximize the use of infrastructure
• Reduce redundant and duplicative networks
Purpose:
• Statewide P25 Phase II (TDMA) trunked radio system providing interoperable voice communications for public safety agencies.
• Designed to enhance interoperability among state, local, and federal partners during day-to-day operations and major incidents.
System Overview:
• Dual-core architecture for reliability and continuity
• Primary Core – Sacramento
• Backup Core – Los Angeles
• RF sites across California connected via the state microwave network with redundant backhaul paths
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CRIS 47 Planned Sites:
Base Station name Group Band
Antelope Mountain (AT&T) Planned VHF
BaldwinHill Planned 700MHz
Beckwourth Mtn. (CHP) Planned VHF
Big Hill (El Dorado) (CHP) Planned VHF
Black Metal Planned 700MHz
Black Mtn Hendrix Planned 700MHz
Black Mtn Imperial Planned 700MHz
Black Mtn. (Lassen) (CHP) Planned VHF
Bloomer Mtn. 700 Planned VHF
Boucher Mtn. L.O. CDF Planned 700MHz
Colby Mtn. (CHP) Planned VHF
Cold Springs (CDF) Planned VHF
Coleville Antelope Valley Planned VHF
Cottonwood (CHP) Planned VHF
East Bristol (CHP) Planned 700MHz
Flash II Planned 700MHz
Gold Run Planned 700MHz
Gunsight Peak (CHP) Planned VHF
Hamaker Mtn Siskiyou Co (CHP) Planned VHF
Hough Mtn (Plumas) (CHP) Planned VHF
Howell Mtn. Planned VHF
Iron Mtn Planned 700MHz
Klamath Alder Camp OES Planned VHF
LaHabra Planned 700MHz
Leek Spring Planned VHF
N.Sac A.O. Planned 700MHz
Oregon Peak Planned VHF
Pacheco Pass Planned 700MHz
Peavine Ridge MW (CHP-DCM) Planned VHF
Pise Mtn Planned 700MHz
Platte Mtn (Butte) (CHP) Planned VHF
Red Hill (Plumas) (CHP) Planned VHF
Relay Peak Planned 700MHz
Rocks Rd Planned 700MHz
Ruby Bluff (CHP) Planned VHF
San Miguel Mt. (CHP) Planned 700MHz
Scout Peak (DOT-Tower II) Planned VHF
Seaview (CHP) Planned VHF
Sierra College Planned 700MHz
Signal Peak Planned 700MHz
Slater Butte (CHP) Planned VHF
Smugglers Cave (CHP) Planned 700MHz
Soledad Mtn. (DC) Planned 700MHz
Thermoland Planned 700MHz
Union Hill (CHP) Planned VHF
Zion Mtn. (CDF) Planned VHF
Seigler Mtn. Planned VHF
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