Practice Areas

Public Safety Communications

Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth, PLC. attorneys have nearly 20 years’ experience representing state and local governments on a wide range of public safety and other communications law issues. We have been at the forefront of major FCC rulemaking proceedings related to public safety communications, while also providing direct representation to nearly 70 different state and local government agencies on specific FCC-related matters. Attorneys at the firm have represented public safety agencies and other clients in channel reassignment negotiations, resolution of radiofrequency interference matters, complex FCC licensing issues, regulatory compliance matters, rule waivers to allow public safety use of non-public safety frequencies, tower placement and related environmental issues, and transactions involving telecommunications facilities.

Our attorneys have a unique understanding of the complex technical, regulatory, operational, and budgetary requirements of state and local government agencies. We know public safety communications, and can work side-by-side with agency personnel, consultants, and counsel to provide effective and efficient representation.