Legislation targeting mandatory training, certification, adequate funding and retirement benefits ensures that the profession of public safety communications meets defined standards and the high-level expectations of the public. Even though there are similarities, each state has a unique legislative process. The route can be daunting. Protocols must be followed and deadlines must be met. "Learning the ropes" takes time and effort. Seek the advice of those who have experience in your area. Establishing relationships and partnering with all disciplines of public safety strengthens our position and resolve. Each mandate involves some funding, and most cities, counties and states struggle with limited budgets. Clear purpose and justification are required to convince legislators to support legislation and allocate funds.
How Our Laws Are Made
Writing Effective Legislation
Writing Legislation
Sample Legislation
- 911 Fee Law
- Arkansas Training Legislation
- Florida Certification Legislation
- FL Proposed Rule Language 2
- Montana Certification Of Public Safety Communications Officers.htm
- Montana House Bill 328 - 2011 - Retirement Legislation
- New Mexico Public Safety Telecommunicator Minimum Standards Of Training
- NY State 911 Board Information Notice of Adoption of Minimum Training Standards 2006
- Training Legislation
- WV EMD Legislation
What Does Success Look Like?
Advocacy/Call to Action
APCO International — The Advocate's Toolbox- Ten Steps to Composing Persuasive Letters & Faxes
- Tips for Connecting With Your Local Media
- Tips for Sending Efffective E-Mail to Elected Officials
- Tips for Successful Legislative Meetings
Justification/Position papers
- Montana Reduced Retirement For Public Safety Dispatchers — Proposal 2012
- Letters of support
- WA State Letter - Chapter to Pension Committee
- WA State Letter - Gov Body to Pension Committee
- WA State Letter - Individual to Pension Committee
- WA State Retirement Survey
National Advocacy
Law Enforcement Associations
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Major County Sheriffs' Association
- National Association of Chiefs of Police
- National Association of Police Organizations, Inc.
- National Sheriff's Association
- National Troopers Coalition
Fire Associations
EMS Associations
- Advocates for Emergency Medical Services
- Association of Air Medical Services
- Emergency Nurses Association
- National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians
- National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
- National Association of State Emergency Medical Service Officials
Benevolent Associations
Fraternal Associations
Unions
- American Federation of Labor — Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO)
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
- International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, CLC
Other
- International Association of Emergency Managers
- National Association of Counties
- National Association of State 9-1-1 Administrators
- National Criminal Justice Association
- National Emergency Number Association (NENA)
Lobbyists
