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Got Narrowband?
The deadline to meet the narrow banding mandate is about 1 year away. Are you ready for it? Find narrow banding resources at http://www.apcointl.org/frequency/

Interoperability 10 Years Later
The National Security Preparedness Group says the U.S. is still lacking a nationwide broadband network dedicated to first responders. The inability for first responders to speak to each other on 9/11 was considered a "critical failure" that cost lives. Article1 Article2 Article3 Article4 Article5

Video Alarm Standards
The Automated Secure Alarm Protocol standards will make it possible for alarm monitoring companies to observe the premises, determine if the event is legitimate and deliver video and other data to participating PSAPs. More Info...

The 9-1-1 and Amy Winehouse Connection
State adoption of Good Samaritan 911 laws are expected to save thousands of lives by helping reduce overdose death by allowing people who are witnessing an overdose to call 911 without fear of being prosecuted. More...

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APCO Project 33 Certification
Applications for P33 Certification are accepted year round. Certify that your training programs meeting the Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Telecommunicators. Learn more.

Annual APCO Staff Report
The 2010 staff report is available. Full Report.

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.

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...

Telecommunicator Awards
All 20 years of award recipients
2011 Awards Banquet Photos

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).

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.

RETAINS Toolkit 2.0
APCO's Project RETAINS Toolkit 2.0 is ready to help you address your staffing needs! Learn more.

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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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Police Dispatch Supervisor - City of Indio
Technical Specialist I - Pomona Police Dept.
Comm Supervisor - UC Riverside
Telecomm. Technician - State of Calif.
Senior Telecomm. Tech. - State of Calif.
Comm Dispatcher I - Monterey Cnty
Radio Comm Analyst - San Bernardino County
Electronic Comm Tech - County of Los Angeles
Telecomm. Engineer III- Orange County
Level 2 & 3 Technicians - Communication Enterprises
Comm Technician I/II/III - County of Kern
Public Safety Dispatcher I/II - Ventura County
Police Dispatcher (Full-time) - West-Comm JPA
Police Dispatcher (Part-time) - West-Comm JPA
Public Response Disp I - LA Cnty Sheriff's Dept (app)
Electronics Comm Tech - County of Los Angeles
Communications Director - HCFA, El Cajon
Program Support Manager - Orange County Sheriff
Radio Comm Engineer - Riverside County
Emergency Svs Dispatcher - Redondo Beach
Police Dispatcher II - City of Citrus Heights
Police Dispatcher II - City of Orange
Elect Comm Tech - County of Los Angeles
Fire Dispatcher - San Diego area (HCFA)
PS Comm Officer I/II - Cnty of Riverside
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