In 6 years since we brought it online, our 15 site simulcast 800MHz P25 system has had wait for it...22 minutes of actual downtime. Not caused by anything other than the vendor during an upgrade. It has survived storms including tornadoes, flooding, civil unrest- and continues to rock on 24/7/365. Supported SB53, many POTUS visits. We have a conventional backup system. Our users know how to find these resources should the primary trunking system become unavailable. All radios are cross programmed on overlapping jurisdictions systems with dedicated backup talk groups and mutual aid. Where does amateur radio fit in to this picture? It doesn't.
It's good not just because of the quality of the system, but the PEOPLE with the right SKILL SETS working to keep it going.
Ham radio can continue to have a role in supporting served agencies, but the focus should be on improving SKILL SETS to match the need. RFIM is a great opportunity for hams to be the technical SMEs and with their experience of using various modes and frequencies, an EXPERIENCED ham can be invaluable in assisting with interference issues whether it's arcing power lines, plasma displays wreaking havoc, or yes, the Baoturd piracy. I would be thankful to any ham that responded to a call out for RFIM issues I could potentially experience on the systems I maintain. The more boots on the ground with receivers up, the better off I am.
I've said it before, it's worth repeating: this is THE CALLING as hams. Not orange vests and flashing lights. Be the better trained technical skill set guy or gal. Making good relationships with those in served agencies through vetted organizations is key. AUXCOMM is the way forward in this respect. Hams have a place indeed, just not as it was 30 years ago. Through AUXCOMM, hams can indeed help out and not "get in the way".