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   Procurement
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         Integration
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Sponsored by
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and provided by SEARCH, The National Consortium of Justice Information and Statistics.



  

  

  


 2004 Interoperable Communications Technology Training Program

What
This technical assistance conference is designed to educate 2003 Interoperable Communications Technology COPS and FEMA grant recipients about planning, acquiring, implementing and integrating technology for interoperability projects.

It will include plenary and panel sessions addressing successful project planning, implementation and management; multi-jurisdictional governance; funding strategies; licensing and permitting; interoperability technologies; voice and data integration; technology evaluation; performance measurement and grant management.


When and Where
February 3-5, 2004
Renaissance Hotel
Washington, DC
Registration
Register online. There is no registration fee. Please note: This conference is open to 2003 COPS and FEMA grantees only.

Highlights
  • Learn best practices in planning, procurement, contract negotiations and implementation of communications systems.
  • Learn from managers of existing multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional systems sharing their "case study" experiences — both successes and failures.
  • Learn about the capabilities and limitations of different means of communications interoperability.
  • Learn about the human resource implications of staffing, support and training.
  • Hear the latest on communications equipment standards and voice and data integration.
  • Learn how to troubleshoot problems in existing systems and/or implementation processes.
  • Get answers on grant management issues from COPS and FEMA representatives.
  • Take home a conference workbook with tools, such as RFP (Request for Proposal) checklists, vendor evaluation tips and much more.
  • Network with other agencies implementing similar technologies and facing similar challenges.

Please note: Attendance at the 2004 Interoperable Communications Technology Training Program is limited to COPS and FEMA grantees only. Vendors and consultants will be unable to register or attend.