In Germany, BOS is used as an abbreviation for Behörden und Organisationen
mit Sicherheits–aufgaben (Authorities and Organisations with Security
Responsibilities), also known as Public Safety Services. This includes emergency
services like police, fire brigade and ambulance, but also intelligence and
border security services. Below is part of the BOS bandplan for use of the radio
spectrum. At present, only the frequencies in the 2 m band are listed.