New Facebook Page

KSAPCO has started a new "community" Facebook page.  Like us at https://www.facebook.com/ks.apco.

October 2014 Conference Photos Added

Photos from the annual conference in October have been added to KSAPCO's Flickr Stream.  You can view the photos at https://www.flickr.com/photos/ksapco/

Thanks to Brad Gilges for his photography skills!

KCJIS Minutes

The minutes of the October KCJIS Committee have been posted at http://www.ksapco.org/kcjis.html

MSCS Newsletter posted

The November edition of the Member and Chapter Services newsletter has been posted at http://www.ksapco.org/mcs-newsletter.html

KU Med Center Police host APCO's "Active Shooter"

The University of Kansas Medical Center Police Department is hosting APCO's "Active Shooter" course.  For information on the course as well as enrollment, visit http://www.ksapco.org/training-opportunities.html.

KCJIS Minutes Posted

The KCJIS Minutes of the August meeting have been posted for your review at http://www.ksapco.org/kcjis.html.

KCJIS Minutes

Minutes of the July KCJIS Committee Meeting have been posted at http://www.ksapco.org/kcjis.html .

Governors Council to sponsor training

the governor's Advisory Council on Domestic Violence is hosting training for comm specialists, dispatchers, and call-takers on July 30th in Wichita.  For more information, visit http://www.ksapco.org/conferences-training.html.

Statewide interoperability - KDOT Towers

From Michelle Abbott, KS SIEC - On June 25, 2014, the Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) was briefed by representatives from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) of their plan to issue a Request for Proposal seeking a consultant with expertise in relevant technology and communication systems to conduct an inventory and analysis of the Kansas Statewide Interoperable Communications System (KSICS) and identify strategic options for its long term sustainment.
The current structure where KDOT is identified as the sole owner and operator of the system is not sustainable and this study is necessary in order to ensure long term funding and viability.
The Kansas P25 trunked radio system is nationally recognized as a benchmark public safety capability and it is the desire of the SIEC to maintain and solidify this status.  Significant investment has been made by all partners in this endeavor and this will be of primary consideration during this collaborative discussion.
The Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee supports the solicitation of this study and the goal of identifying options that ensure the longevity of the system and greatest access for all users. As this process will take many months, there is no expectation of any immediate or drastic changes.  KDOT and SIEC endeavor to approach this undertaking in a collaborative manner and will share information with stakeholders as the conversation progresses.

Agencies with questions or concerns are requested to reach out to their Association Representative.

June MCS Newsletter

The June MCS newsletter is now available at http://www.ksapco.org/mcs-newsletter.html.

KCJIS Minutes posted

The KCJIS minutes for April have been posted at http://www.ksapco.org/kcjis.html

Awards to be given at Fall Conference

Since only one KSAPCO Conference is scheduled for this year, the awards normally presented at the Spring Conference will be given at the Fall Conference.
This year, additional awards have been added to the "Telecommunicator of the Year", including "Communications Director of the Year", "Line Supervisor of the Year", and "Communications Team of the Year".

The deadline for all nominations is August 15, 2014.  More information, as well as nomination forms can be found online at http://www.ksapco.org/awards.html.

MCS Newsletter

The May 2014 MCS newsletter is available online at http://www.ksapco.org/mcs-newsletter.html.

KCJIS Conference next week

Just a reminder that the annual KCJIS Conference happens next week, June 1-3 in Hutchinson.  You can register at the link below, or for more information, contact Gordon Lansford, Director of KCJIS below.

Gordon E Lansford, Director

Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS)

900 SW Jackson Street, Room 751-S

Topeka, KS 66612

785-291-3527 office

https://www.accesskansas.org/ssrv-kanpayxpr/services/8555/KFKCJIS757/additionalInformation.html

Changes in KCJIS Committee head to Governor

From Brad Gilges, KCJIS Committee APCO Representative - SB402, the KCJIS Bill passed by the House last Thursday by a vote ov 123-0, and now goes to Governor Brownback for signing.  One major change in the Bill is that KSAPCO is now a member of the committee instead of the 911 Providers Association.  For information on the bill go to http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2013_14/measures/documents/sb402_00_0000.pdf  and http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2013_14/measures/documents/supp_note_sb402_00_0000.pdf.

Governor's Council seeking trainers

From Kim Pennington, Director of Sedgwick County Emergency Communications - For the past year, I have been working on the Governor’s Advisory Council for Domestic Violence as the Communications Specialist Subcommittee Chair. This group has worked hard to develop a curriculum that speaks specifically to dispatchers and call takers. We would like to have regional trainers so this can be deployed in all parts of the state. By having regional trainers, we reduce the travel burden to the agencies and personnel.  If you or someone in your agency is interested, please apply at the following link by April 18^th, 2014.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GTEAPRegionalTrainerApp2014

Bill may impact charges for open records

From the Kansas Association of Counties - SB 10 was heard last year (2013) in the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee and many county and city officials came out to oppose the legislation, which created new requirements that we provide free services and copies under the Kansas Open Records Act.  It did not move last session.  Suddenly this year it is worked and amended –without any notice in the calendar that the bill would be worked this session – and passed out.  It passed the full senate last week.  The bill does the following:

• No charge is allowed for a records request that can be fulfilled with less than an hour of staff or if the request is fewer than 25 pages.
• Sets a per-page fee of $.25 for copies, with additional fees set out in the bill.
• Set forth the fee for attorneys reviewing the records request at $60 per hour; IT at $38 per hour; and clerical staff time at $18 per hour.
• Strikes from the law the ability of the public agency to charge the costs of accessing copying services outside the agency.
• Requires under the Open Meetings Act that the presiding officer must ensure that minutes are taken, and the Kansas Secretary of State determines the format of the minutes.

 We are asking that Representative Steve Brunk, who chairs the House Federal and State Affairs Committee, not take any action without first holding a hearing on this bill. We want the House members to hear local government’s concerns.  Please let Chairman Brunk know—and others on the committee—that this bill should not move when it creates new requirements on local government and there has been no hearing on the current contents of the bill.  Names and contact information for the full committee can be found at:

http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2013_14/committees/ctte_h_fed_st_1/

KSAPCO returning to two conferences in 2015

The KS Chapter of APCO will return to a 2 conference format for 2015.

The board is actively looking for interested persons who will be willing to participate In the training/conference committee for the Spring/Fall 2015 Conferences.

Hosts and sites will need to be selected as soon as possible.

If you are interested, have the time and are prepared to actively participate—

Please contact 2^nd Vice President Josh Michaelis at   jmichaelis@rcsoks.org

Fall Conference photos posted

Photos of the Fall Conference have been posted on KSAPCO's Flickr Photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/ksapco/sets/72157641625007285/.   They include photos of the banquet, training classes, and of course, the Halloween Costume Contest.  Thanks to photographer Brad Gilges for snapping the pics!

KCJIS Bill heads to Senate Floor

From Brad Gilges, KCJIS Committee Representative for KSAPCO - A bill related to KCJIS has come out of committee and is heading to the Senate Floor for debate later this week.  Information on the bill can be found at
http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2013_14/measures/sb402/.

Remind on KSAPCO Conference

Just a reminder that there will be no Spring Conference this year.  The Kansas Chapter has decided to have an "annual" conference held in the fall.  The conference will include many "mini-training sessions", which the Board is currently working on and planning at this time.

GIS Enhancement Project

From Scott Ekberg, 911 Coordinating Council Liaison - As you are aware, the GIS sub-committee of the Coordinating Council has created regions for remediation work within the GIS Enhancement project. The sub-committee is also working on acquisition of statewide digital ortho imagery.  The sub-committee feels that this imagery could be of benefit to the remediation process.  With this in mind, the sub-committee has decided to re-order the progression of the gap analysis through the regions. Additionally, the regions are being renamed to simplify.  The order will now be:

Region 1A - Now Region 1

Region 2A - Now Region 2

Region 2B - Now Region 3

Region 1B - Now Region 4

Region 3B - Now Region 5

Region 3A - Now Region 6

These changes are reflected on the www.Kansas911.org website.

Contact Scott with any questions or concerns.

  

GIS Training available

AOS will be sponsoring GIS training in Manhattan next month.  See the flyer for more information at http://www.ksapco.org/conferences-training.html.

Blanchard is new volunteer for AFC

From Michele Abbott, KSAPCO Executive Council Representatitve:  AFC is pleased to welcome Robert Bill of Ohio and Stanley Blanchard of Kansas as the newest volunteer members of AFC’s local advisor network. Both successfully completed their initial training in Daytona Beach the week of January 13. Robert will be the primary advisor for Ohio assisting Paul Mayer who will be retiring by next August. Stanley has assumed the responsibility of primary advisor for Kansas replacing AFC’s long time local advisor Leon Gray who recently retired.

KSAPCO seeking presenters for Annual Conference

The Kansas Chapter of APCO is seeking proposals for presenters at the Annual Conference to be held in October.  Deadline for submitting proposals is March 31st.  For more information, go to www.ksapco.org and click the "Call for Presentations" button on the Main Page.

Kansas Legislature reviews 911 Act

From Scott Ekberg, Kansas 911 Coordinating Council Liaison:  The Kansas 911 Act is currently being reviewed by the Kansas Legislature in accordance with the act. The Coordinating Council has recommended a few changes to the Act and these changes are presented in SB 284. The full text of the bill is available at http://kslegislature.org/li/b2013_14/measures/sb284/   A summary of the proposed amendments and background on the reasoning behind the proposed changes is available in the Executive Summary of the January 10, 2014 meeting minutes at http://www.kansas911.org/DocumentCenter/View/263.  The first hearing on SB 284 is scheduled for February 6^th at 1:30 p.m. in the Senate Committee on Utilities in Room 548-S of the State Capitol.