APCO News
National Joint TERT Initiative Releases Best Practices Website
The National Joint TERT Initiative (NJTI) has developed a website that includes step-by-step instructions on how to develop a Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce (TERT) program in your state. The NJTI website also includes sample forms, and up-to-date information on key contacts, including state coordinators. The NJTI website is located at http://www.njti-tert.org/.
New Orleans Transitions to APCO P25 Compliant Radio System
The City of New Orleans announced the transition to a new communications system compliant with APCO Project 25 standards for Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes to "raise quality of communications during emergency events." Visit http://www.cityofno.com/portal.aspx?portal=1&load=~/PortalModules/ViewPressRelease.ascx&itemid=3760
for more information. Visit http://www.apcointl.org/frequency/project25/ for more information on Project 25.
Update your Member Profile
Login to your member profile at www.apconetforum.org/eweb and make updates to your contact information. Use your email address and your password (APCO Member Number) to get started.
APCO Accepting Nominations for PSAP and CALLS Awards
APCO International is seeking nominees for this year's awards. The deadline for nominations is April 1. For more information on the PSAP Awards, visit http://apcointl.com/membership/awards.php. For more information on the CALLS Award, visit http://www.apcointl.com/about/pbx/CALLSprocesscriteria.htm.
APCO Seeking 9-1-1 Call Tapes
APCO International is working on a project to educate the public about the dangers of using 9-1-1 for non-emergencies. If you have any tapes of non-emergency calls to 9-1-1 that can be broadcast on national media please contact Courtney McCarron at mccarronc@apco911.org or 202.833.9600.
From Washington
Senators Seek E9-1-1 Grant Guidance
Members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, have asked the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop guidance for awarding grants under a program created by the ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004. Visit http://www.apcointl.com/government/documents/E911LetterNHTSA1-25-07FINAL.pdf
for more information.
Chairmen Inouye and Stevens Introduce Measure to Improve Emergency Communications
Senate Commerce Committee Chairmen Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today introduced the "Interoperable Emergency Communications Act" to provide the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) more guidance on the award of $1 billion in interoperable emergency communications grants to police, firemen, and emergency medical personnel. Visit http://commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=248723&Month=1&Year=2007 for more information.
Committee to Examine Public Safety Communications
The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a full committee hearing on The Present and Future of Public Safety Communications on February 8 at 10:00 a.m. in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. Visit http://commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=248725&Month=1&Year=2007
for more information.
Conferences and Meetings
New to the Winter Summit this Year
- Attending qualifies you to earn Continuing Education Units through the APCO Institute.
- Health and Wellness Featured Presentation by Jim Sayih, Police Sergeant, Miami Department, Founder/9-1-1 Fitness. Proven techniques specifically created for those in public safety to improve the health and well-being of everyone in your agency.
- Vendor Solution presentations from Genesis, M/A Com, Motorola, and Qualcomm. These presentations will cover the latest public safety products affecting your work everyday.
- Registrations are going fast and this event sold out last year so be sure to secure your place early!
To register and for the most current information, please go to www.apcointl.com/wintersummit2007.
2007 Atlantic Chapter Conference Call for Papers
Proposals for quality presentations are now being accepted for the 2007 Atlantic Chapter Conference and Business Meeting being held at the Mystic Marriott in Mystic, Conn. October 29-31. All proposals must be submitted by June 1. For more information email jvannais@ci.east-hartford.ct.us or call 860-291-7568.
2007 PA APCO Annual Conference
The 2007 Pennsylvania APCO Annual Conference will be held March 26-28 at the Willow Valley Resort and Conference Center in Lancaster, PA. The Call for Presentations deadline is February 1. For more information visit www.paapco.org.
APCO 2007 Gulf Coast Regional Conference
The Tennessee Chapter of APCO International is proud to host the 2007 Gulf Coast Regional Conference, May 14 - 17. For more information visit www.tnapco.org.
2007 Western States Regional Conference
The 2007 Western States Regional Conference (WSRC) will be held Feb. 26 - March 1, 2007 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. For more information, and to register for the conference, please go to www.cpra.org.
Training and Certification
Membership Training
The next Chapter Officer Training & Mentoring Course online will start in May. Login to www.apconetforum.org/eweb using your email address and your password (APCO Member Number) to register. Click on "upcoming events" and select "full reg" as the registrant type.
Baltimore Pre Conference Course Registration Special
Save $20 on any pre-conference course with registration received by March 2. Discount applies to both members and non-members. Combined with the APCO membership discount, members receive a total savings of $40 off every registration. For more information or to register visit our website at http://www.apcointl.com/institute/schedule_registration.htm.
Receive High Quality Grant Writing Training at a Discount
Grant Writing USA provides the most highly sought after grants training in America and now, through a partnership with APCO Institute, APCO members can receive a $25 discount upon entering "APCO" when registering for any Grant Writing USA course! For more information on courses in your area, visit www.grantwritingusa.com.
Web Seminars
Join the APCO Institute each Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. for quality training and fun interaction with your peers. Each web seminar is one hour long and qualifies for one continuing dispatch education (CDE) credit. For more information or to register, log onto the APCO Institute website at http://www.apcointl.com/institute/webinars.htm. Upcoming titles include:
9-1-1 and the Elderly - February 7
Project Management Principles - February 14
The Sins of the Supervisor - February 21
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