Spring Conference is winding down

The Spring Kansas APCO/KCJIS Conference is winding down.  Thanks to everyone who participated or instructed, and thanks to the conference host Shawnee County Sheriff's Office.  Check back for more information on the conference as well as photos of the event.

Department of Homeland Security issues new document

The Department of Homeland Security has issued "A Practical Guide to Narrowbanding".  The guide is one of many emergency communications resources available, including the NIFOG, the Plain Language Guide, and templates to help draft SOPS and MOUs.
The guide to narrowbanding, along with other resources, can be found at their website at http://www.dhs.gov/files/publications/gc_1285865538920.shtm. 

HAPPY NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK!

A salute to everyone who performs the duties of Public Safety Dispatching.  You are in an honorable profession, your work is critical, and you save countless lives every day.  Hats off to each of you.

April 10-16: National Telecommunicators Week

Next week is National Telecommunicators Week.  Two sources of information are http://ntw911.com/, and http://npstw.com/.  Hats off to all public safety dispatchers who give of themselves to serve their citizens.

April is National 9-1-1 Education Month

April is National 9-1-1 Education Month, a time to focus on public education about 9-1-1 and emergency communications systems.  There are many resources for information including http://psc.apcointl.org/2011/03/17/apco-international-featured-on-dr-oz-9-1-1-segment/,
http://www.e911institute.org/, and http://www.911forkids.com/. 

Tentative Conference Schedule posted

While it is always subject to last minute changes, the schedule for the Spring Conference has been posted.  The document shows class and meeting times, a list of general and breakout sessions, as well as instructor bios.  Remember, this is a combined KSAPCO and KCJIS Conference, and there is still time to register.  Visit the webpage at www.ksapco.net.

Vendors can now pay on-line

Vendors who have booths at the Spring Conference, or those who are sponsoring Kansas APCO can now pay on-line.  Visit the Spring Conference page at http://www.ksapco.net/.