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Project 41 Members Sought
APCO International is looking for members interested in serving on the APCO Project 41 Committee. Project 41, entitled Project LOCATE - VoIP and Emerging Technology Location Delivery Challenges (Project LOCATE-VoIP), is a part of the Project LOCATE (Locate Our Citizens At Times of Emergencies) Series and will address the impact upon operational practices facing the public safety communications industry specific to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and related technologies.
Members interested in serving on Project 41 are encouraged to complete a committee application by following this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=579442567373. For more information on Project LOCATE-VoIP contact APCO's Comm Center and 9-1-1 Services Department at 911services@apco911.org.
Membership Training
The next Chapter Officer Training and Mentoring course (COTM) will be offered online starting October 4. This six-week course is free to members and will provide an overall understanding of the association and its workings. Seating is limited - register today at www.apconetforum.org/eweb. Login using your email address as your user ID and your APCO Member number as your password and click on "upcoming events."
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Login and confirm that we have your correct contact information at www.apconetforum.org/eweb, using your email address as your user ID and your APCO Member number as your password. Click on "update my information" and make any necessary changes.
APCO Canada and NENA Ontario Present "9-1-1 in Any Language"
APCO Canada and NENA Ontario are pleased to invite all members involved in public safety communications to APCONENA2006 in Toronto September 30 to October 4. This is the premihre conference and trade show this year in Canada recognizing the expertise of the public safety telecommunications professional from around the world, featuring over 50 exhibitors and Commander Steve Gordon of the New Orleans Police Department as one of the keynote speakers. Visit www.apco.ca/conference for more information.
APCO RETAINS to be featured at Missouri Chapter Conference
The APCO Project RETAINS Team will be presenting an overview session on Project RETAINS at the 2006 Missouri APCO Chapter Conference in Jefferson City, MO. The session is scheduled for September 25 and will provide information on the Effective Practices and online Staffing and Retention Toolkit. To register or for more information on the 2006 Missouri APCO Chapter Conference, visit their website at http://www.moapco.org/
. For more information on Project RETAINS contact APCOs Comm Center and 9-1-1 Services Department at 911services@apco911.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.
Read the Latest Issue of the APCO/TA 800 Rebanding Newsletter
The latest issue of the joint APCO/Transition Administrator 800 Rebanding Newsletter is out. Visit http://www.apcointl.org/frequency/800RB/newsletter/newsletter.htm to view the newsletter.
800 MHz Reconfiguration Webinar Series
Beginning in October, the 800 MHz Transition Administrator will offer Webinar sessions on various issues of interest and concern raised by the stakeholder community. Topics include Developing a Cost Estimate, Guidelines for Effectively Completing the Negotiation Phase, ADR, Reconfiguration Implementation, and Lessons Learned. See the Webinar schedule at http://800ta.org/content/news/webinars.asp for dates and times.
Employment Opportunities
APCO International has employment opportunities for the positions of Director Communications Center and 9-1-1 Services, Emergency Medical Dispatch Program Manager, and Deputy Executive Director. For more information visit: http://www.apcointl.org/services/jobs/index.html. Submit resume & salary history to: marshallr@apcointl.org
; or 351 N. Williamson Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL., 32114; or fax 386.239.8397. EOE; DFW
Project LOCATE to Present Effective Practices and Deployment Assistance Handbook at Illinois Public Safety Conference
On October 25, APCO Project LOCATE, in a special session at Illinois Public Safety Conference, will report on the recently completed assessment of the consistency and accuracy of location data received with Phase II wireless calls. In addition, Project LOCATEs Deployment Assistance Handbook will also be shared and effective strategies for wireless Phase II deployment discussed as Project LOCATE hosts a one-on-one opportunity for discussion with any PSAP representatives that are still
struggling to achieve wireless 9-1-1 deployment within their service area on Tuesday, October 24 from 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Visit http://www.911conference.org.
From Washington
Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-762 and 777-792 MHz Bands/Revision of the Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility with E9-1-1 Emergency Calling Systems
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Order extends the deadline for filing comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making, Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (Notice) until September 29, but retains the reply comment deadline of October 20. The Notice seeks public comment on a variety of licensing and service rules affecting both auctioned and unauctioned spectrum in the 698-746, 747-762, and 777-792 MHz bands (700
MHz Band). Visit http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1880A1.pdf for more information.
APCO International Applauds Senate for Deleting VoIP 9-1-1 Loophole
APCO International applauded the Senate for passing legislation that builds on the existing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules that require Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone companies to connect their customers to the local public safety answering point (PSAP). The legislation was included in the SAFE Port Act (H.R. 4954). Visit http://www.apcointl.org/government/ for more information.
VoIP 911 Legislation
Senator Burns (MT) along with Senator Nelson (FL) submitted the IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2006 (S. 1063) amendment to the Port Security bill (H.R. 4954). Visit http://www.apcointl.org/government/bills/cr4954-ip911.pdf to view the amendment.
Governors Named to NGA Public Safety Task Force
On the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on America, the National Governors Association (NGA) has announced the creation of a Public Safety Task Force in recognition of governors' evolving role and responsibility in enhancing the safety of their states' residents The new task force will consolidate safety- and security-related issues in what NGA Chair Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano called a comprehensive and strategic approach to coordinating governors' planning and actions in the
areas of homeland security, protection of critical infrastructure, emergency response, pandemic preparedness, National Guard readiness and traditional law enforcement activities. Visit http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.6c9a8a9ebc6ae07eee28aca9501010a0/?vgnextoid=03f8efa315e9d010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD for more information.
Training and Certification
Developing Leaders for Today and Tomorrow
Applications are being accepted through October 1 to participate in a Beta of the APCO Institute Leadership Certificate Program. Beta Program participation is limited to 40 APCO International members in good standing from the four APCO International regions. Visit http://www.apcointl.com/institute/RPL_program.htm
for more information. To receive a brochure and Beta Program application, please send your name and mailing address to soliec@apco911.org.
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! Visit www.grantwritingusa.com for more information.
Web Seminars
Supervisor Tool Kit Web Seminar Series - Join the APCO Institute each Wednesday at 2:00p.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. Web Seminar tuition is charged per login, not per person, at a very economical $59 for APCO International members and $79 for non-members. Visit
http://www.apcointl.com/institute/webinars.htm for more information. The upcoming titles include:
Motivating Employees - September 27
Suicide Bombers: The Future of Domestic Terrorism - October 4
Gossips, Complainers and Terminators, Oh my... Dealing with Problem Employees - October 18
FREE Seminars for Fire Communications Instructors
This FREE web seminar provides an overview of the new Fire Service Communications, First Edition student course and tips and information on how to teach the course using the resources provided in the Instructor's Guide Package. Upcoming web seminar dates are, September 19, October 17, November 14 and December 12 (2:00 p.m. eastern).
FREE Seminars for PST1 Instructors
The web seminars provide an overview of the new PST1, 6th Edition student course and tips and information on how to teach the course using the resources provided in the Instructor's Guide Package. Upcoming web seminar dates are October 3, November 7, and December 5 (2:00 p.m. eastern).
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