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Nebraska 2010 APCO/NENA Conference

Written by Doug Andrew
Friday, 30 July 2010 07:02
Nebraska APCO/NENA 2010 Annual Conference Holiday Inn Lincoln - Downtown 141 North 9^th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska http://www.neapconena.org/?bv=22&ev=1001&fv=2001 New this year! Pre-Conference Training Courses: September 28, 2010 Conference and Education Sessions: September 29th and 30th, 2010 Be in the Know! Join your public safety associates and industry leaders for Nebraska APCO and NENA’s 4th annual joint conference and expo. Where else can you all come together in one comfortable environment to learn about the latest industry and regulatory developments, share lessons-learned, good food, prizes, and great educational sessions? You’ll also get the chance to view as many as 35 exhibits of the latest products and services available to the public safety industry. Conference registration information and forms are available at: http://www.neapconena.org/?bv=22&ev=1001&fv=2001 Keynote Addresses Nebraska’s Lt. Governor Sheehy will give an overview of the “State of the State.” He will be supported by updates from the OCIO and NEMA on the status of the statewide VHF trunked P25 radio system, the regional interoperability network and the mutual aid system. Dr. David Boyd, Director of the DHS’s Science and Technology Directorate Command, Control and Interoperability Division will give the keynote address on the second day. Pre-Conference Training Courses - (More Information at bottom of this email! ) September 28, 2010 you will have the opportunity to take one of two training courses: Active Shooter for Emergency Telecommunicators $125.00 per student Narrowbanding Communications Technology Clinic & Workshop $ 75.00 per student The course descriptions and schedule are available on the conference website. Conference Schedule, Education Sessions and Exhibit Locations The conference and education session schedule is available on the website. The conference exhibit floor plan is also available on the website. Conference Registration Rates We have extened the deadline to 9/3/2010 If you have your registration submitted by 9/3/2010 and your payment is received by 9/24/2010, you qualify for the early registration rate. Early Registration Discount Deadline: payment must be received by August 31, 2010 Add a $20.00 Surcharge per person for payments received after September 24, 2010 APCO, NENA and NESCA Members $85.00 per person – early registration $95.00 per person – after August 31, 2010 Non-members $105.00 per person – early registration $115.00 per person – after August 31, 2010 Day Passes These include all of the same privileges as the full registration for one day only. APCO, NENA and NESCA Members $55.00 per person – early registration $60.00 per person – after August 31, 2010 Non-members $65.00 per person – early registration $70.00 per person – after August 31, 2010 Groups should complete and submit the Group Registration Form. Individuals not with a group should complete and submit the Individual Registration Form. Individuals with a group who want to register a guest or purchase dinner tickets, should complete and submit the Dinner Ticket & Guest Pass Order Form. Individuals who want to take a Pre-Conference Training Course, but are not attending the conference, should complete and submit the Pre-Conference Course ONLY Registration Form. If paying when checking in at the registration table, only checks or cash in the exact amount can be accepted and the $20 surcharge per attendee will apply. Registration includes: Continental breakfast both days Lunch and food breaks both days Exhibitor’s Reception (9/29/10 from 4 to 5 p.m.) Access to the Exhibit Hall Access to the General Assembly Access to all Educational Sessions Conference bag, program and goodies For non-vendors, a ticket for the prize drawings Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration The information for sponsorships and exhibits is contained in the Exhibitor_Sponsor Agreement and the Exhibitor_Sponsor Attendee Registration Form that are available on the website. Primary Speakers and Panel Leaders Any member of your organization who will be a primary speaker or panel leader at the conference receives a full complimentary registration. Co-Presenters and Co-Panelists Co-presenters and co-panelists (up to 3) receive the Day Pass rate. Dinner Buffet Tickets A Dinner Buffet will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on the first night immediately following the Exhibitor’s Reception. Dinner Tickets are $23.00 each. The dinner buffet will include an entrée, salad, 2 sides, dessert, dinner rolls, tea and coffee. A cash bar will also be available. You must have a dinner ticket to attend. It is not included in the registration. The dinner will honor the special Keynote speaker and the NENA and APCO officers and board members. It’s also a thank you to our sponsors. Please show your appreciation by attending. Old Chicago After Hours Private Room For the night owls and socializers, the party will continue across the street at the Old Chicago Restaurant in the upper floor private party room from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first night of the conference, 9/29/2010. At 9 p.m., you are welcome to stay for the Karaoke fun that is open to the public. (Food and refreshments are on your own dime.) Hotel Rates and Reservations Holiday Inn-Downtown, 141 North 9^th Street, Lincoln Nebraska 68508-1311 Conference Room Rate: $70.00 per room per night (plus taxes if applicable) Reservation Deadline: August 30, 2010 The best way to reserve rooms at the conference rate is to call: Reservation desk: (402) 475-4011 Conference Code: “Public Safety Community” The Holiday Inn-Downtown is located in Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket District with a variety of eating establishments within walking distance. The hotel was recently completely renovated and has a restaurant on the premises. Parking The hotel has a parking garage. Parking rates are $7.00 per day. (Parking is not included in the room rate.) For non-room guests, if the garage is not full, parking is available at $3.00 for the first hour; and $1.00 for each additional hour; however, the maximum charge per day is $7.00. Other parking garages are nearby and charge similar rates. Check out the parking links on our new website: www.neapconena.org in the 2010 Conference Section-Lincoln Links. Questions? Call or email Pam Kemper, Conference Coordinator & Nebraska APCO President Phone: 402 471-0209 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Conference Information and Registration Forms are available at: http://www.neapconena.org/?bv=22&ev=1001&fv=2001 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NEW this year. Pre-Conference Training Courses. Here’s the information. The registration forms are available at this site: http://www.neapconena.org/?bv=22&ev=1001&fv=2001 2010 Nebraska APCO/NENA Pre-Conference Courses Course: Active Shooter for Emergency Telecommunicators Instructor: Dan Rowden and/or Michael Snowden, The RTS Group LLC Course Rate: $125.00 per student This dynamic course is designed with Telecommunicators in mind! In this special course you will explore: History of active shooters Mindset of active shooters Review of specific active shooter cases Active shooter events in your area Lessons learned from agencies across the country Learning objectives: Prepare Emergency Telecommunicators to deal with active shooter events and other crisis calls. In this special 8-hour course, participants will explore the history of active shooter incidents and the mindset of active shooter suspects. In addition, the class will review specific active shooter incidents. Many lessons learned from active shooter incidents will be reviewed and discussed. In this class, your instructors will share specific, critical skills for call-takers, dispatchers and supervisors that will begin to prepare them to handle an event of this magnitude. This is truly a “don’t miss” class for every member of your communication staff. Speaker BIO: The RTS Group, founded by Dan Rowden, Mike Townsend and Mike Snowden, specializes in training communication personnel and assisting agencies with communication issues. The three principals have 96 years of experience in law enforcement and the fire/EMS service. In addition, Rowden, Townsend and Snowden have taught for many years at various levels, from in-service training all the way to graduate-level Criminal Justice courses. The instructors of The RTS Group use a mix of lecture, audio, video, eyewitness accounts and humor to drive the important points of the course home to the participant. RTS Group Partners/Instructors: Major Michael Townsend - St. Peters, MO Police Department Dan Rowden, Asst. Director - St. Charles County Dispatch and Alarm Michael Snowden, ENP, Training Officer - St. Charles County Dispatch and Alarm Course: Narrowbanding Technology Clinic & Workshop Instructor: Neil Johnson, Sarpy County Communications Technologist Course Rate: $75.00 per student Mr. Johnson will present a clinic and workshop that will cover: Narrowbanding analog and digital choices Digital formats and impact to paging The Basics of antenna & transmission line testing Service monitoring and spectrum analyzer applications for today’s radio systems He will demonstrate various available test equipment Technicians are invited to bring in their test equipment for performance verification Course Outline: Section I: BASICS OF ANTENNA AND TRANSMISSION LINE TESTING Narrowband and digital two-way radio systems won’t deliver optimum performance with degraded antenna networks. Review key factors and test procedures. Antenna matching. SRW, forward/reflected power, and return loss explained. Transmission line basics Filters, duplexers, and combiners Site noise What about PIM Available tools for testing and performance verification Test procedures explained Where to go for further information: Web resources Available training Section II: SERVICE MONITOR CLINIC Narrowband and digital systems require precise adjustment to meet their performance objectives. Service monitors must be maintained and properly calibrated. New instruments provide added capabilities for testing digital systems. An overview of available digital capable instruments. Calibration explained. In house performance verification techniques between calibrations. Section III: SPECTRUM ANALYZER APPLICATIONS FOR TODAY’S RADIO SYSTEMS Interference and system degradation can be difficult to diagnose. Learn how a spectrum analyzer can be an invaluable asset. Overview of spectrum analysis Types of spectrum analyzers Evolution of modern instruments Available features Applications: Transmitter testing Measuring signal levels Locating rogue and spurious signals About IM Tracking generators explained Stimulus-response tests Where to go for further information: Web resources. Available training
Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 11:07

Type III All Hazards Comm. Unit Leader

Written by Mark Hall
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 13:21
The Colorado North Central Region is hosting an All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) course (Catalog #DHS-114-RESP) October 25-28, 2010 at the South Metro Fire Rescue headquarters, 9195 E. Mineral Avenue in Centennial. This class is specifically restricted to professionals who are currently staffing a public safety dispatch center. We will be tailoring the class to help everyone down to the line dispatcher to improve their skills when managing fast growing, large incidents prior to the deployment of a field COML or incident management organization. Lead instructor is Paul Smith, Executive Director for the Metropolitan Area Communications Center (METCOM). Tuition for in-state attendees is covered under a homeland security grant. Out of state attendees will be charged a tuition of $300. If anyone has any questions, please contact me at (303) 972-4902 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thank you, Mark Hall images/Docs/denver_coml_course_announcement_dispatcher.doc images/Docs/denver_coml_class_nomination_form_dispatcher.doc
Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 August 2010 12:42

Member and Chapter Services Newsletter- June 2010

Written by Heather McCarthy

Sunday, 27 June 2010 18:46

APCO Member & Chapter Services Monthly E-Newsletter

June 2010

APCO Chapters that I support as part of my duties as your chapter representative on the APCO Member and Chapter Services Committee.

Colorado

Montana

Wyoming

*****CHAPTER OFFICERS*****

Please present this information to your chapter members electronically and at meetings or presentations.

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Upcoming 2010 Conferences and Events

2010 APCO International Conference

Houston, Texas August 1 – 4, 2010

George R. Brown Convention Center

Big Responsibilities – Big Opportunities

http://www.apco2010.org/

To take advantage of early registration savings, you must register before

July 16, 2010!!

The APCO International Annual Conference presents the public safety communications industry’s best educational and product offerings. Executives, dispatchers, and technicians involved in all aspects of public safety communications from law enforcement to PSAPs to government agencies, gather here each year.

This year’s conference will see some exciting new changes. The reconfigured conference schedule allows attendees to achieve its full value with just a 3-night stay. Learn new skills, explore new products and services, and connect with other public safety communications officials.

Member & Chapter Services Sponsored Events at Conference

Chapter Leaders Training

If you are interested in learning more about how chapters work and function, consider participating in this free, three-hour training course that will be held in Houston, on Sunday, August 1^st 8-11AM at the Convention Center Room 350E.

This course has recently been revised and is packed with great information and resources for those who may be looking to become more involved in the association.

New Attendee Orientation

For any of your chapter members who are first time conference attendees, please urge them to attend the new attendee orientation. It is filled with great information, great networking opportunities, and prizes!!!

The new attendee orientation will be held on Sunday, August 1^st at noon in the Convention Center Room 320.

Chapter Leaders Workshop

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, August 4^th at 09:30AM in the Convention Center Room 352D

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Committee Meetings

Houston 2010

Sunday, August 1

8:00am- 10:00am Committee Chairs Summit with Board of Officers

Room 342 A&D

10:00am- 1:00pm Committee Meetings

Room	332A	332B	332D	332E	332F
10:00am- 11:00am	Bylaws	Historical	Professional Development Event Committee	Awards	Pro-CHRT
11:00am- 12:00pm	Urban Area Policy Network	Member & Chapter Services	Data Transfer	Call Center Standards Subcommittee	Pro-CHRT
12:00pm- 1:00pm		Standards Development Committee	9-1-1/ Emerging Technologies

Committee Meetings will be held at the George R Brown Convention Center

Signs will be posted outside of reserved rooms.

Pre Conference Classes

July 29-31
Communications Training Officer Course 4th Edition
$259 Non Member $239 Member
Class #28820
The Communications Training Officer (CTO) course focuses on the essential elements of a one-on-one training program. Topics include the roles and responsibilities of a trainer, adult learning styles, documentation, and counseling techniques. Students receive a CD with sample forms and a demonstration of APCO Institute's Expectations: Evaluation Software package.

July 29-Aug 1
Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
$379 Non Member $359 Member
Class #28824
This course is based on the NHTSA National Standard Curriculum for EMD. Topics covered provide the student with the knowledge and foundation to answer calls for emergency medical service and properly prioritize the response. The course also provides the student with the knowledge needed to convey proper pre-arrival instructions to the caller when needed. Pre-requisites apply; please contact the APCO Institute.

July 31
Customer Service in Today's Public Safety Communications Center
$199 Non Member $179 Member
Class #28821
Providing satisfactory customer service in the high energy, often high stress field of public safety communications, is paramount to successful performance in this profession, both for the individual telecommunicator as well as the agency they represent. This course addresses all aspects of customer service and how it impacts our industry. Although intangible, it is a critical component that must be understood and applied in excellence to every situation.

Active Shooter Incidents for Public Safety Communications
$199 Non Member $179 Member
Class #28822
As the providers of communications capabilities and responder safety, telecommunicators should be aware of the unique challenges posed by active shooter incidents and be prepared to address them well in advance. This course helps to educate telecommunicators about the many intricate issues and challenges posed by active shooter incidents and their response and the role the telecommunicator plays in each

Crisis Negotiations for Telecommunicators
$199 Non Member $179 Member
Class #28823
Crisis situations differ from the daily emergencies that today’s public safety telecommunicators handle. This course will build on the knowledge, skills and abilities inherent in basic telecommunicator training programs to educate the public safety communications professional on the most effective way to receive and process calls involving crisis situations and to ensure they fulfill their role as a vital component of the overall public safety response.

Post Conference Classes

August 5, 2010

Train-the-Trainer Seminar: Call Center Best Practices in Handling Calls of Missing and Exploited Children (TTT)

Course Description
This one-day training is designed to help a PSAP adopt national standard ANS 1.101.1-207 that defines the role of telecommunicators in response to calls about missing, abducted, and/or sexually exploited children. The curriculum is delivered through a combination of lecture and group interaction. At the end of the day, public safety telecommunications trainers will have a thorough understanding and functional working knowledge of the ANSI standard and a Call Taker’s Guide that complements it. Participants will be provided assistance in developing an action plan for incorporating training material from this course into their agency/ organization’s telecommunicator training program.

Program Highlights
History, scope and scale
Model policy
Best practices for effective response
Availability and use of resources
Call intake analysis applications
Action planning strategies

Target Audience
This program is designed for public safety telecommunications professionals who are directly responsible for the training and ongoing operational competencies of 9-1-1 / emergency call-takers, dispatchers and telecommunicators.

Time to Act: The 9-1-1 Center and Missing Kids Course (COMM)

Course Description
There is now a national standard for 9-1-1 best practices for these calls, established in collaboration between NCMEC, NAED, APCO, NENA and Amber Alert. Course is designed for 9-1-1 call center directors, managers and others in leadership roles. Participation meets one of the key requirements for a 9-1-1 Center to become a recognized NCMEC partner.
This comprehensive 1-day course provides a compelling overview of the issue, looking at the legal, social, and healthcare implications of kidnapped children and runaways, and the important role of 9-1-1 and the initial emergency response.

Program Highlights
• Scope and nature of the issue—dispelling the myths and presenting the facts around kidnapping, family abductions and runaways.
• The viewpoint and experience of a parent whose child was kidnapped
• Resources available from NCMEC to prepare for an event, including new on-line continuing education for telecommunicators
• Elements of the new ANSI National Standard on best practices for 9-1-1 centers in cases of missing kids, and tactics for implementation
• What it takes to become a truly child-centered 9-1-1 center, in policy, training and operations
• How your 9-1-1 center can become a recognized NCMEC partner

Target Audience
911 Call Center Directors and Managers

Registration
If you are interested in attending one of these courses please send the following information to Laura Silver, NCMEC Administrative Manager, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703-837-6348.

There is no cost to attend these courses. Seating is limited.

Chapter Conferences

The APCO Atlantic Chapter

in Association with NYS 911 Coordinators Association

announces the

Atlantic Chapter Fall Conference

Oct 4-5-6, 2010

Holiday Inn Wolf Road

Albany, New York.

For more information go to:

http://www.apco-atlantic.org/Conferences.htm

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Membership News

Member – Get – A – Member Contest

Deadline Is June 30^th!!!!

The official 2010 Member-Get-A-Member contest and membership drive is underway. For each new member that you recruit, you will be entered to win a prize in a random drawing.

Recruit one member and you'll have only one entry to win, but recruit two new members and you'll be entered twice to win, and if you recruit three new members you'll have three entries to win...

In addition, if you recruit from outside your membership category, you'll receive an extra entry. For example, if your membership is either the Active or Member-category and you recruit a Commercial member, you'll receive two entries into the contest. Likewise, if you are a commercial member and you recruit a new member in the Active or Member-category, you'll receive two entries.

We'll be giving away a $50 APCO Store gift card to five member recruiters drawn at random.
The member to recruit the most new members will receive the grand prize $100 APCO Store gift card.
Chapters that recruit 15, 25 and 35 new members during this time will receive recognition of their hard work and passion.
The chapter with the most new member recruit will receive a $250 APCO Store Gift Card.

All recruiters will receive recognition on the Member-Get-A-Member contest web page.

It's a win-win situation. If you have questions about how you can become the top recruiter, email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Brochures and applications available by linking to following:

Active/Member Brochure Link (Public Safety Employees)

Commercial Application Link (Vendors, Consultants, etc.)

All recruited members must be paid in full at that time for your entries to be eligible.

Membership Numbers as of June 1, 2010

As of: June 1, 2010	This Year	Last Year	% Tot Ann % Chg
Commercial	1,193	1,253	9% -5.0%
Active	7,743	7,915	61% -3.0%
Members	3,854	3,851	30% 0.08%
TOTAL	12,790	13,019	- 1.8%

Review of Membership Numbers:

150 New Members during the month of April 2010

Ø Top individual categories: Telecommunicator 46%

Supervisor 20%

Directors 8%

Chapters recruiting the most new members:

Atlantic 15.0%

Arkansas 9.0%

Colorado 5.0%

Chapter Membership and Drop Lists

Just a reminder - the drop list and current membership lists are available at any time to the Chapter President and Secretary.

It is never too late to follow up!

Chapter Presidents and Secretaries - Please take a moment to run an expired members list for your chapter. This will allow you to have a list of all chapter members who have failed to renew. Perhaps the renewal was forgotten, overlooked or is in process.

For more information or questions contact Jackie Bender at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Event Assistance - Chapter Conferences

When your chapter conference is coming up, please use the Chapter Event Assistance Form to request APCO brochures and give-a-ways. This form ensures that we’ve got the correct shipping information and understand the quantities you need. Also, have your chapter conference listed on the APCO calendar by contacting Ann Russo in Membership services.

For more information go to: http://www.apco911.org/new/membership/calendar.php

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APCO Institute

APCO Institute Leadership Certificate Program (RPL)

The next RPL class starts October 13, 2010.

Thinking about becoming a Registered Public Safety Leader? RPL recipients receive a certificate of acceptance into the APCO Institute Registry of Public-Safety Leaders, a formal and prestigious acknowledgement of excellence within our industry.

The RPL Program is a series of online courses offered by APCO Institute, in cooperation with Flexstudy.com, the American Management Association’s e-learning provider. You’ll learn how to Communication with Authority, Build and Manage High-Performance Teams, Break Down the Barriers to solid Interpersonal Negotiations, and Enhance Team Performance.

Lead with Confidence and Integrity; Make a Difference Within our Association and our Industry.

For information on scholarships and an application go to:

http://www.apcointl.com/institute/RPL_program.htm.

UPCOMING ONSITE CLASSES

There are several regions that are offering onsite classes. Please forward this information to your Chapter Members who may want to attend.

APCO Members receive a $20 discount on all courses!

Bring APCO training to your agency and co-host a class

Communications Training Officer
Conway, AR   June 15-17
Tampa, FL      June 16-18

Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 6th Edition Instructor
Daytona Beach, FL     June 7-11

For more information on class offerings, locations and registration information go to: http://www.apcointl.org/institute/schedule_registration.htm

To request an Institute Course Catalog email your name and mailing information to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Online Training Course Schedule

PST-Instructor	6/30	$509
Fire Service Communications Inst	6/30	$509
EMD-Instructor	6/30	$509
CTO-Instructor	6/30	$509
PST 6th Ed	7/07	$309
Customer Service	7/21	$249
EMD	6/30	$429

Be an APCO Co-Host Agency

APCO Institute utilizes co-host agencies and chapters for several reasons. As the co-host agency, you know what training is needed in your area. By hosting a class, the training that is needed in your area can be delivered to your door. The local co-host also adds “local flavor” to the presentation by providing a familiar classroom site in familiar surroundings. Local co-hosts assist us with contacting interested agencies, locating accommodations for out-of-town students and instructors, and acting as the local contact for those who have questions about the area.

In return, APCO Institute provides one complimentary registration for the class that you co-host.

For further details and requirements download the APCO Institute Co-Host Application or contact the APCO Institute at - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (386) 322-2500.

Continuing Education

APCO Virtual College (AVC)

In August 2000, APCO Institute and Jacksonville State University partnered to establish the APCO Virtual College (AVC). The APCO Virtual College is the world's first online degree program for public safety telecommunicators and offers an Associate Degree in Public Safety Telecommunications, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Emergency Management (with a minor in Public Safety Telecommunications) and even a Master of Public Administration Degree with a concentration in Emergency Management. The APCO Virtual College offers today's busy public safety telecommunicator the opportunity to advance in their chosen careers without leaving their home or office.

For more information go to: http://www.apcointl.com/institute/apco_virtual_college.htm

Continuing Dispatch Education

CDE Articles and Tests

The APCO Institute now offers online access to our monthly continuing dispatch education (CDE) articles that appear in the APCO International monthly magazine Public Safety Communications.

Web Seminars

Now you can receive the high-quality training you have come to expect from a live APCO Institute course at the convenience of your desk.

Video Training Series

APCO Institute offers a series of training videos online to assist you in your training needs.

For more information go to: http://www.apcointl.com/institute/dispatch_education.htm

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APCO Consolidated Center Directors Network (CCDN) committee

The CCDN Needs Your Help!

Is your center consolidated and can you spare 10 minutes? Please complete the APCO Consolidation Communications Center Survey. Your input will be invaluable in assisting APCO to develop future standards, best practices and recommendations.

The APCO Consolidated Center Directors Network (CCDN) committee is comprised of public safety communications center directors representing our nation’s consolidated, multi-jurisdiction or multi-agency centers and was established to advise APCO and the industry at-large on and make recommendations to the Board of Officers on public safety communications issues. The CCDN needs your help! The CCDN is working to gather non-proprietary information about the consolidation of public safety communications centers. If your center has been consolidated or de-consolidated, we ask that you share your lessons learned, governance models, funding resources and methods, feasibility studies and any other related reports.

Please help us achieve our objective by sharing these valuable materials. Documents can be sent electronically to Loredana Elsberry at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thank you for your dedication and continued support to APCO and the public safety communications profession.

Here to serve.

As another committee year comes to a close, I would like to thank you all for the honor of serving as your Chapter Representative on the Member & Chapter Services Committee. I look forward to seeing many of you in Houston. I hope to return next year as your representative, but if that is not the case I am sure you will show your new representative the same respect and cooperation you have given me.

Have a safe and happy 4^th of July!

Kimberly

Kimberl y D. Burdick, RPL Kimberly D. Burdick, RPL

Member & Chapter Services Committee Communications Manager

Serving the Colorado, Montana Chouteau County Sheriff’s Office

and Wyoming Chapters 1215 Washington

Fort Benton, Montana 59442

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website: www.mtapco.org

Phone: 406-622-5451

Cell: 406-788-5501

APCO/NENA State Conference Call for Papers

Written by Heather McCarthy
Tuesday, 25 May 2010 07:16
Hello, The deadline for presentation submissions for the upcoming APCO/NENA State Conference is June 1, 2010. There are 16 slots available for presentations and I am still in need of four presentations particularly from the members of this chapter. None of the twelve submissions I have received are from a chapter member. They are from vendors or outside trainers. I am certain that we have a number of well educated, talented individuals who have information to share with the members of this chapter. Please consider presenting at the conference and submit something. This conference is for the members of our chapter and we work very hard to bring you current and pertinent information for learning. Thank you, Heather McCarthy Conference Chair
Last Updated on Monday, 21 June 2010 18:39

APCO Updates- May 21, 2010

Written by Heather McCarthy

Tuesday, 25 May 2010 07:06

Update from Executive Committee and Headquarters.

Awards Dinner: APCO celebrated its 6th annual Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy awards dinner on Tuesday. The evening was attended by an estimated 270 friends and colleagues (up from 210 the prior year). Enthusiasm grows each year for the event, evidenced by record support this year from corporate patrons. The combined gross revenue from patrons, table and ticket sales was $80,000 (just slightly down from a previous high of $85,000 in 2008). A portion of the net proceeds, plus the $600 in cash contributions collected during the evening event, goes to support the Public Safety Foundation of America.

Congressional Hearings: A House Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Emergency Communications and Technology hearing on D block issues, previously scheduled for next week, has been postponed until after the July 4th recess. The reason for the postponement is that the Committee wishes to allow more time for the FCC and DHS to prepare their statements.

The House Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation has scheduled a hearing entitled "Interoperability of Public Safety Communications Equipment" for next Thursday, May 27. Witnesses for the hearing include Dr. David Boyd (OIC DHS), Mr. Dereck Orr (NIST), Robert Speidel (Harris Corp), and John Muench (Motorola). The purpose of the hearing is to examine the ongoing efforts of equipment manufacturers to develop P 25 standards to improve interoperability. http://science.house.gov/publications/hearings_markups_details.aspx?NewsID=2839

APCO Day on the Hill: Overall, APCO's Day on the Hill was very successful. We were able to secure commitments from two additional Representatives to become cosponsors of H.R. 5081. Also, Sen. Kerry (MA), who is the chair of Communications, Technology, and the Internet Subcommittee, committed to holding a hearing on the allocation of the D block to public safety. In addition, considerable interest in the issue was expressed by Rep. Bobby Rush (IL), Sen. Johanns (NE), Sen. Voinovich (OH), Sen. Burris (IL), and Sen. Durbin (IL), which will require additional outreach from staff and members in order to secure support.

Co-Sponsor Update: Broadband for First Responders Bill Total Sponsors 15 (immediate target 50)

Democrats

1. Rep Clarke, Yvette D. [NY-11 D]

2. Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1 D]

3. Rep Boswell, Leonard L. [IA-3 D]

4. Rep Kratovil, Frank, Jr. [MD-1 D]

5. Rep McMahon, Michael E. [NY-13 D]

6. Rep. Oberstar, James (D-MN-8th)

Republicans

1. Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3 R]

2. Rep Cao, Anh "Joseph" [LA-2 R]

3. Rep Gerlach, Jim [PA-6 R]

4. Rep Miller, Candice S. [MI-10 R]

5. Rep Rogers, Mike D. [AL-3 R]

6. Rep. Bonner, Jo [AL-1st - R]

7. Rep. Carter, John [TX-31st - R]

8. Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-4th R]

9. Rep. Wittman, Robert [R-VA-1 R]

Organizational Support for D Block: We have also received confirmation that the American Public Works Association (APWA) and the National Volunteer Fire Chiefs Association (NVFC) have taken official positions in support of H.R. 5081 and the D block allocation. Our total is now 26 associations and companies in support of D block allocation to public safety.

The current list of supporting organizations are:

Public Safety

1. APCO

2. IACP

3. IAFC

4. MCCA

5. MFCA

6. MCSA

7. NSA

8. NEMA

9. ICMA

10. NCJA

11. NVFC

State and Local Government

1. NGA

2. NLC

3. NACo

4. USCM

5. CSG

6. ICMA

7. NCSL

Corporations

1. Alcatel-Lucent

2. AT&T

3. Harris

4. Motorola

5. Northrop Grumman

6. Raytheon

7. Verizon

8. EADS

Public Safety D- Block Campaign: A meeting was be held on Monday at Motorola’s Washington, DC office to review and discuss marketing materials developed under the previously independent ad campaign now managed as part of the public safety consensus group’s efforts. Preliminary reviews indicated that the promo images would prove useful. However, the text and tone of the materials have since been adjusted to fall more in line with the consensus group’s efforts and the current political climate on this matter. On the consensus group’s call this week, each organization was asked to officially join the campaign, which entails the formal titling of the effort and the consensus group as the Public Safety Alliance. APCO will also serve as the campaign’s managing entity and fiduciary agent. The consensus group members offered support for this concept and are now vetting the issue with their respective sets of leadership.

CSMAC: The Dept of Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee, on which I sit, met on Wednesday morning (which prevented me from attending the PSST meeting). Attached is a TR Daily story that does a pretty good job of reporting on the meeting.

CSRIC: Work groups are making good progress, but two with reports due in June have received extensions. Thus, the June meeting has been cancelled and the next full CSRIC meeting will be in October.

ERIC Technical Advisory Committee: As requested, the following names were submitted to the FCC for consideration: Steve Devine (State of MO), Mark Schroeder (City of Phoenix), John Horst (NYPD), Joe Yurman (NY Transit)

Motorola Low Power Petition: Motorola filed reply comments proposing that its suggested blanket waiver (which we opposed) concerning unpaired low power UHF channels would not apply to Public Safety Pool channels.

Annual Conference: The APCO Annual Conference & Expo continues to gain traction this week. Registrations grew to 342 this week surpassing Las Vegas’ registrations for the same week from prior year (332). The APCO Justification Toolkit is proving to be a very useful tool for individuals looking to attend the annual conference and has been the subject of many web 2.0 efforts as we have been receiving an increasing amount of feedback on how it has helped potential attendees gain approval to attend. Exhibit sales continue to remain active growing closer to the budgeted revenue goal. Currently there are 256 exhibiting companies.

Gigi Smith & Dick Granado
APCO Western Regional Directors

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