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APCO Proposes Restructuring
The Proposed Governance Restructuring document was sent out to all the Executive Council Representatives. Each chapter's representative will submit comments mid-May via teleconference meetings. Report (1.29Mb PDF)

CPRA Technical Awards Winners
While at the April general membership meeting, CPRA President Bob Uribe introduced the winners of the chapter's  2008 Technical Awards...
- Jeff Carter, San Bernardino County Information Services Department, “IT Technologist of the Year”, nominated by Randy Miller
- Jim Donovan, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, “RF Engineer of the Year”, nominated by Kevin Sullivan
- Eugene Thielman, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, “RF Technologist of the Year”, nominated by Sgt Alfred Ortega.
Each winner was presented with a award in recognition of his dedication and hard work.

Appeals Court Rules in Interleaved Channels
Federal Appeals Court Order Sprint to Vacate the Interleaved Channels by June 26. The ruling upheld an FCC order that requires Sprint Nextel to vacate interleaved channels on the 800 megahertz band by June 26. "One “paramount” reason for rebanding was to abate interference experienced by public agencies." the court opinion said. "If Nextel completely vacates its general category channels on June 26, there is reason to believe it will immediately reduce interference experienced by public safety licensees already operating in that portion of the band." Article

FCC Seeks Input on Fraudulent 9-1-1 Calls
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted a Petition for a Notice of Inquiry filed by the public safety community regarding the number of fraudulent 911 calls made from wireless non-service initialized (NSI) phones. The petitioners state that these calls often are taking valuable resources and time away from individuals and families who truly are in need of emergency assistance when they dial 911. Document

Developing Leaders for Today & Tomorrow
The APCO Institute Leadership Certificate Program is a comprehensive 12 month online program leading to the professional designation of Registered Public-Safety Leader (RPL). RPL recipients receive a certificate of acceptance into the APCO Institute Registry of Public-Safety Leaders, a formal and prestigious acknowledgment of excellence within our industry. Registrations are currently being accepted for the course starting July 9.

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.
 - Intro. to APCO Institute Online Training - May 6 FREE
 - Getting to Wireless Deployment... - May 7
 - What APCO Institute Can Do for You - May 8 FREE
 - Problem Solving for Supervisors - May 14
 - Diversity & Stereotyping... - May 28
For more information or to register, log onto the APCO Institute website.

PSIC Funding Awarded for California
The State was awarded $94,034,510 (out of $968,385,000) from the joint Department of Homeland Security's and Department of Commerce's Public Safety Interoperable Communications grant program (PSIC). A portion of the State's award will be allocated based on CalSIEC's Southern Planning Area (SPA). For meeting information go to Calendar. For more information regarding CalSIEC and the SPA go to www.calsiec.org

PSFA Advisory Board Gets New Chair
The Board of Officers would like to announce the resignation of former PSFA Chair Craig Jorgensen and the appointment of David Clemons. The Board of Officers thank Craig for his work and thank David for stepping up to accept this new responsibility. Click here to learn how you can participate in an APCO Intl committee.

FCC Revises 700 MHz Rules
In a Second Report and Order the FCC revised the 700 MHz band plan and service rules to promote the creation of a nationwide interoperable broadband network for public safety and to facilitate the availability of new and innovative wireless broadband services for consumers.  Click for more FCC information or APCO International's response.

Roll Out of AFC License Management
AFC has introduced a new service to help public safety agencies manage their licenses.  The service is comprised of three phases.  Phase one is preliminary call sign research where all call signs licensed to an agency are captured in one spread sheet.  The second phase is initial call sign review during which the call signs are reviewed to ensure that they are in good standing.  The third phase will be on-going monitoring of the license where the licensee will be notified of any pending filing with the FCC.  More info...

APCO Releases Technical Standards
APCO has partnered with IJIS Institute, the Law Enforcement Information Technology Standards Council (LEITSC), and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), to release eleven new standards for the exchange of information between CAD and law enforcement records management systems (RMS).  For more information contact the Comm Center and 9-1-1 Services Department at 911services@apco911.org or (888)272-6911.

 

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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.

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Communications Director - HCFA, El Cajon
911 Operations Manager - Monterey County
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Experienced PD Dispatcher - West-Comm JPA
Program Support Manager - Orange County Sheriff
Radio Comm Engineer - Riverside County
Emergency Services Dispatcher - Redondo Beach
Fire Comm Operator - City of Glendale
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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
9-1-1/Radio Disp - San Diego Sheriff
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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