Time is Running Out to Register for Maximizing Technology Partnerships in Challenging Economic Times Workshop
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) Informatics Committee’s workshop entitled Maximizing Technology Partnerships in Challenging Economic Times takes place in Toronto from February 22 to 24, 2012. Don’t miss out! CACP, CAFC and EMSCC are jointly collaborating on this workshop (with CITIG as a proud partner) that will be sure to interest responders and the broader emergency mangement community. The workshop will focus on key issues including maximizing service delivery and cost efficiencies by leveraging emergency services partnerships and emerging technologies, as well as understanding the opportunities and implications of 700 megahertz for your organization. For complete details, visit http://www.cacp.ca/index/eventscontent?contentId=1170.
SMILE Conference
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) is pleased to announce the Social Media the Internet and law Enforcement (SMILE) conference taking place in Vancouver from March 25 to 28, 2012. As most agree, the adoption of social media by law enforcement is at a stage where some agencies have picked it up with varying results, and others are ready but don’t know how to get started. The law enforcement field is ready to add another weapon to its arsenal. The SMILE conference will arm you with all the technical hands-on skills and the practical knowledge to enter the social media world with confidence.
For complete information, please visit http://www.cacp.ca/index/eventscontent?contentId=1163.
Fifth Annual Vendor Outreach Forum Announced!
The Fifth Annual Vendor Outreach Forum takes place October 16 and 17, 2012 in Ottawa and it’s certain to again sell-out. Once again, CITIG is partnering with CATA to bring you this unique opportunity. More details to follow soon. For those interested in the proceedings of the Fourth Annual Forum in Vancouver Forum, presentations as provided by speakers including Les Fisher, Chief Operating Officer, British Columbia Ambulance Service, Chief Jim Chu, Vancouver Police Department, Bill Schrier, Chief Technology Officer, City of Seattle and Karen Fry, Deputy Chief, City of Surrey Fire Services, among many others, are now available for download. Click here for more information: http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/Press_Releases/cata_pr12201101.html.
36th Annual LEIM Conference & Technology Exposition
Planning is well underway for the 36th Annual Law Enforcement Information Management (LEIM) Training Conference & Technology Exposition. The 2012 LEIM Conference is being hosted in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 21 to 23, 2012. To register, visit www.theiacp.org and select the Technology tab. To submit a proposal for a workshop presentation, please complete the 2012 LEIM Call for Presentations form. Workshop proposals will be accepted through January 15.
New U.S. Publication Offers Great Overview of the Evolution of Public Safety Communications
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) just release a new document called “Public Safety Communications Evolution.” Some of the document’s main messages include:
- “In the near term, wireless broadband will complement LMR [land mobile radio], not replace it.”
- “Investments in LMR will continue to be necessary now and well into the future.”
- “Public safety is using broadband today for data applications, but not for mission-critical, emergency-response voice communications.”
- “In the future, broadband could support mission-critical voice” when technical requirements are met.
Download your free copy of the Public Safety Communications Evolution Brochure here, or visit DHS OEC’s Web site (go to www.dhs.gov and search OEC) or more information.
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