Deadline for TCOY nears

The deadline for nominations for 2010 Telecommunicator of the Year is rapidly approaching.  Applications must be received by March 1.  If you know of someone deserving of this prestigious award, you can obtain an application packet at http://www.ksapco.net/TCOY.html.

SB50 passes Senate; goes to House

Senate Bill 50 (substitute) passed the Kansas Senate yesterday by a vote of 39-0.  The Bill now goes to the Kansas House for deliberations there.  SB50 pertains to 9-1-1 fees and distributions.  For more information, visit the KSAPCO webpage at http://www.ksapco.net/legislation.html.

US Bill HR607

A link to HR607, the "Broadband for Responders Act of 2011" has been placed on the KSAPCO website at
http://www.ksapco.net/files/BILL_HR607.pdf.

KSAPCO announces joint conference

The Spring Conference this year will actually be a joint KSAPCO and KCJIS Conferencee.  While the schedule is not yet complete, a draft of the progress made so far has been posted on the Conference webpage.  You can preview the conference at www.ksapco.net.

Lt. Berneking to retire

A retirement reception for Lt. Martin Berneking, Communications Supervisor with the Kansas Highway Patrol will be held on March 2, 2011, from 1300 to 1500 hours in the Troop C Conference Room, Troop C Headquarters, 2019 E. Iron Ave, Salina.  Congratulations to the Lieutenant for your years of service!  A flyer on the event can be downloaded for posting at http://www.ksapco.net/files/Berneking_retirement_.pdf.

Garden City to host CTO Course

The Garden City Police Department is hosting APCO's CTO Course in June.  Learn more information and see the course flyer at http://www.ksapco.net/training.html.

Legislative Update, February 2nd

From Legislative Chair Michelle Abbott, February 2 - Yesterday the Senate Utilities Committee began hearings on SB 50, the 911 bill. I have attached a copy of the testimony. Of particular interest in that packet of documents is:Page 1 and 2 are flow charts for the current and the proposed 911 funding process.The next five pages contain a description of the bill provisions as provided by legislative research.The next six pages is an explanation of the bill from the revisor's office along with a two page amendment which is technical corrections.Pages 16-18 is a chart prepared by the current LCPA (KLM and KAC) showing current funding for each PSAP and the expected funding under the proposal.Pages 20-23 is information supplied by the current LCPA (KLM and KAC) showing the number of phone units in each PSAP jurisdiction.The remainder is general testimony, including ours. I urge all of you to look at the charts, especially those on pages 16-18. Let me know of any concerns you want me to inquire about or pursue changing.

Learn more at http://www.ksapco.net/files/911_Senate_Testimony_1-31-2011_1_.pdf.

Registration for Spring Conference now open!

Registration for the Spring Conference is now open.  You can register by mail, fax, or on-line, and can now pay on-line using Credit Card or Paypal.  Visit the website at www.ksapco.net for more information.