# Nebraska Establishes Public Safety Radio Task Force

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed Executive Order 26-24 on October 15, 2026, establishing a statewide task force led by the Nebraska Military Department to assess public-safety radio communications and deliver recommendations to the Governor within 60 days. The order is an early market signal, not an announced solicitation or contract; its assessment could inform future needs for radio coverage, interoperability, equipment lifecycle planning, training, and funding strategies.

- The task force’s recommendations are due within 60 days of October 15, 2026 (approximately December 14). Companies with public-safety communications assessment, radio-system integration, equipment planning, or training capabilities can map relevant offerings to those potential needs.
- No procurement, contract value, or vendor selection is identified. Contractors should treat this as planning intelligence rather than an active bid opportunity.
- The Nebraska Military Department is leading a statewide effort, so prospective providers may find it useful to understand how their capabilities could support cross-agency communications and funding planning.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Nebraska Military Department
- Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
- Nebraska State Patrol
- Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)
- Office of the Chief Information Officer

### Key Quotes
> When our first responders call for backup on the radio, that line must be clear and reliable across every square mile of Nebraska.
> — Jim Pillen, Governor of Nebraska

### Sources
- [Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Establishing Statewide Public Safety Communications Task Force | Office of Governor Jim Pillen](https://governor.nebraska.gov/gov-pillen-signs-executive-order-establishing-statewide-public-safety-communications-task-force) - NE