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Attend SGI Informational Web Seminars
Join fellow members and the SGI Task Force in web-based briefings on the proposed Governance restructuring efforts. Register online by visiting your member page under Upcoming Events. The webinars are: Jul 23 at 2:00 PM EDT, Jul 29 at 11:00 AM EDT , and Aug 6 at 1:00 PM EDT

DHS Announces $1.8 Billion in FY09 Grants
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano announced nearly $1.8 billion in FEMA preparedness grants designed to help states, urban areas, tribal governments and non-profit agencies improve their readiness by enhancing protection, prevention, response and recovery capabilities for all disasters.

APCO's Newest Web Seminars -  UPDATED
Join the APCO Institute for quality training and fun interaction with your peers. Each web seminar is one hour long and qualifies for one continuing dispatch education (CDE) credit.
- Communications During an Emergency - Jul 8
- Hurricane Prep, Response, Recovery - Jun 24 - FREE
- Setting Expectations for...Evaluations - Jul 1
- Setting Expectations for Comm Center - Jul 1
- Performance Evaluations... - Jul 1
- "Facing the Storm" - Jul 7
- Assuring Comms during Emergency - Jul 8
- "The People I Work With Are Crazy" - Jul 15, 22, 29
- Recovery Mode - Jul 21
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Assuring Comms during Emergency - Sep 16
For more information or to register, log onto the APCO Institute website.

FCC Mandates 911 Information Collection
The NET 911 Act became law on July 23, 2008, requiring IP enabled voice service providers to provide 911 and enhanced 911 services, and requiring various regulatory undertakings by the FCC. Pursuant to the NET 911 Act, the Commission must collect information regarding any fees collected by the states or other jurisdictions in connection with 911/E911 services. For more information visit www.apco911.org.

Is your Comm Center VRS and IP Call Ready?
It is imperative that call takers are familiar with the unique processes involved in ensuring that all emergency calls are handled as efficiently and effectively as possible. Calls using Video Relay Service or Internet Protocol Relay Service present additional challenges for call takers, but with the FCC’s December 31 mandate in effect communication centers must take action to ensure our preparedness. For more information visit http://www.apcointl.org/new/news/ready_center_vrs_ip.php

Has Your Contact Information Changed?
Login to your member profile and make updates to your contact information. Use your email address and your password (APCO Member Number) to get started.

 

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Sponsor the CPRA CommLink
The printed CommLink is back! You find the latest Commlink listed in the FEATURES section. Commercial CPRA members..You can now sponsor the newsletter. Check our flyer for terms and rates.

Blogging for APCO
Post comments regarding current legislative and regulatory issues in public safety communications at http://apcointl.blogspot.com. If you would like to become a contributing member of the National Legislative Network blog, e-mail at Yucel Ors

APCO 800 Rebanding News
Got questions about Wave 4 rebanding? Get information on FCC Public Notices, APCO resources, TA schedules, CPRA contact, etc. Sign up for newsletter. New TA Wave 4, Stage 2 deadline information. More...

Walk of Heroes
Leave your mark at APCO Headquarters! Purchase a brick to commemorate a special event, to celebrate a special time or to memorialize a friend or colleague. APCO website

Telecommunicator Awards
All 20 years of award recipients

New and Improved Timeout
And just as questionably relevant as the first edition. Origins of Geek. Project Fireworks. Top-Gun Tips. Laws to Live By. Hair Brained Notions on Leadership. Check out the updated Timeout page.

Badge Book on Sale Now
For the first time, the history and traditions behind the Orange County Sheriff's Department badge are revealed in a commemorative book. All proceeds will be used to support the construction of the Orange County Sheriff’s Museum and Education Center. Flyer

This just in! CPRA joins APCO
In April 1945, Frank Walker, President of The Association of Police Communication Officers (APCO) officially welcomed the California Police Radio Association (CPRA) via the APCO Bulletin.  Check out a recently "unearthed" copy of the historic Bulletin (3.49 Mb PDF).

Who wrote the book?
Can you guess what fledgling APCO chapter wrote the book on public-safety frequency coordination? If you guessed the CPRA chapter, then you would be correct. Visit the APCO AFC site for a copy of the manual (3.6 Mb PDF) It is a piece of CPRA history.

Looking for a Source?
Trying to locate a product or a vendor’s telephone number? CPRA’s on-line vendor and product provides a quick and easy way to find products and services offered by CPRA commercial members. Directory.

Frequency Advisor Position
CPRA is looking for a volunteer to serve as a volunteer would be trained on FCC licensing procedures and work with CPRA’s team of frequency advisors.   Candidates with FCC licensing and coordination experience are encouraged to apply.  Contact Ron Wong to learn more.

Get your APCO gear
Visit the APCO store for all your APCO apparel and accessory needs. Visit the online store.


Commercial Corner

Commercials
Looking for new ways to advertise your product line or services? Don’t have a lot to spend? How about a FREE listing in CPRA’s on-line commercial’s directory? Commercial members can post a plain text advertisement on our searchable directory. Please limit your advertisement to 200 words. No GIFs or JPEGs please. Web site and email hyperlinks are okay. Please send your advertisements directly to our Commercial Committee Chairman, Jack Daniel at commercial@cpra.org

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Other Resources
Federal Communications Commission
800Mhz Transition Administrator
Homeland Security's Ready.gov
California Office of Emergency Services
National Emergency Number Association
California National Emergency Number Association
Public Safety Wireless Network
Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce
Broadband Technology for Public Safety
California Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee

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JOB LISTINGS

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Police Dispatcher (Full-time) - West-Comm JPA
Police Dispatcher (Part-time) - West-Comm JPA
Police Comm Systems Manager - Chula Vista PD
Executive Director - SNOPAC 911 Emergency Comm, WA
Fire Comm. Shift Supervisor – City of Glendale
Public Response Dispatcher I - LA Cnty Sheriff's Dept (application)
Sup. Electronics Engineer - FCC, Los Angeles District Police Records Supervisor - City of Torrance
Comm Systems Manager - Gallatin County 911, MT
Communications Director - HCFA, El Cajon
911 Operations Manager - Monterey County
PS Comm.  Supervisor - City of Torrance
Public Safety Dispatcher - City of Torrance
Program Support Manager - Orange County Sheriff
Radio Comm Engineer - Riverside County
Emergency Services Dispatcher - Redondo Beach
Fire Comm Operator - City of Glendale
Senior Communications Technician - Burbank
Police Dispatcher II - City of Citrus Heights
Public Safety Dispatcher Trainee - City of Riverside
Public Safety Dispatcher Lateral - City of Riverside
Police Dispatcher II - City of Orange
Comm. Technician- SBRPCA
Comm Dispatcher - City of Santa Rosa, CA
Radio Comm Tech - City of Pasadena
Police Dispatcher I/II - City of Tempe, AZ
Telecomm. Engineer III- Orange County
Manager II - Orange Cnty Transportation Authority
Elect Comm Tech - County of Los Angeles
Telecom Tech II - County of San Diego
Comm Dispatcher III - Monterey County
Comm Specialist I/II - City of Long Beach
Fire Dispatcher - San Diego area (HCFA)
Comm Operator II - City of Carlsbad
Emerg Dispatch - Pr. George Cnty, MD
Elect Comm Tech - Cnty of Los Angeles
PS Comm Officer I/II - Cnty of Riverside
Comm Dispatcher I - Monterey Cnty

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