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Registration
Click here to register online. On-site registration check-in starts Sunday December 5, 2010 at 5:00pm and ends at 7:00pm. Program commences Monday December 6, 2010 at 8:30am and ends at 12pm on Wednesday December 8, 2010.
Conference Objective
The Fourth Canadian Public Safety Interoperability Workshop aims to again bring together a broad base of public safety and emergency management practitioners to develop a mutual understanding of the key voice and data - interoperability issues facing todays public safety sector. With a focus on information exchange, topic-specific discussion and interactive break-outs, the fourth national workshop aims to support and promote the transfer of best practices and experience, and the development of a more unified approach to public safety interoperability across the country, between nations and internationally.
Once again delegates can expect to be put to work in extensive break-out sessions. While some of these sessions are designed to continue the development of the Canadian Communications Interoperability Plan, or CCIP, others will focus on providing support and assistance to regional delegates as they begin, or further, the development of Province-Wide Communications Interoperability Plans, or PSCIPs. Additional break-outs will explore other aspects of the SAFECOM Interoperability Continuum such as creating regional governance models, SOPs, Training, Exercises and Usage.
Delegates will come away with real-world insights, practical knowledge, and a common sense approach to moving forward. They will also be provided with numerous tools they can take home and begin working with immediately. The Workshop will also have hands-on sessions designed to help gain an understanding of, or work toward making progress on, key issues, including:
- National and Cross Border Interoperability Planning
- Provincial, regional and local interoperability strategic planning
- Interoperability and the challenge of governance
- Trends in interoperability technology, including both voice and data related issues
- Practical advice on running interoperability training & exercises
- Spectrum Management with a focus on 700 MHz & the Digital Dividend
- Situational Awareness, Common/User Defined Operating Pictures, GIS Systems and Blue Force Tracking
Target Audience
Interoperability leaders & practitioners from:
- First-responder agencies (law enforcement, fire, paramedics, emergency managers)
- Other public safety providers (federal, provincial, municipal)
- Military & Coast Guard
- Government Agencies & Utilities
- Non-Governmental Organizations in the emergency response and humanitarian aid sphere
- Academic and Research Institutions
- Industry
Location of Conference
The Fairmont Empress, Victoria, BC
Accommodations
The Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5.
Call Toll Free: 1-800-441-1414 or 250-384-8111
CACP - CITIG Conference Rate: $129 plus taxes per night. A block of guestrooms will be held until November 1, 2010 and prices are not guaranteed after this date.
Registration Fee
$450 + GST ($472.50) payable to Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police prior to the conference by Visa, Master Card or cheque (Conference fee includes all plenary sessions, Sunday evening Meet and Greet, Monday evening exhibitors reception, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 5 refreshment breaks). If payment is not received prior to the conference, delegates must provide a credit card number or purchase order to gain admission to the conference.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made on or before September 1, 2010 are subject to a full refund less an administration fee of $75 + GST ($78.75). Registrations cancelled between September 1, 2010 and November 1, 2010 are subject to a 50% refund. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after November 1, 2010. Please note: If registration is submitted after November 1, 2010 there will be no refunds issued in the event of a cancellation.
Substitutions can be made for an additional charge of $25 + GST ($26.25).