Cognitive Raddio Use Cases and Spectrum Policy Issues fbr Public Safet and State and Local Goverument

This paper describes challenges faced by local and state governmeats ir providing advanced technical irfrastruclure for efficient delivery of public services, under current federal spectrum and telecommunications policy. The potential impact of new wireless communications technologies, particularly cognitive radio and broadband convergence are discussed. Within this context, the spectrum policy issues important to state and local governments are highlighted.