home | contact us | search.org AGENDAREGISTERWHO SHOULD ATTENDTRAVEL INFOREIMBURSEMENT Sponsored by The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and provided by SEARCH, The National Consortium of Justice Information and Statistics.       A Conference Series Designed to Assist 2003 COPS Technology Grantees in Achieving the Technology Goals Outlined in Their Grant Applications When and Where April 28-30, 2004 Westin Horton Plaza San Diego, California May 25-27, 2004 Sheraton Buckhead Hotel Atlanta, Georgia Registration You can register online on this website. These conferences are free to all law enforcement agences — there is no registration fee. Highlights Learn best practices in planning, procurement, contract negotiations, and implementation of new automated and integrated information systems. Explore Computer-Aided Dispatch, Records Management, Mobile Data and Automated Field Reporting, and Interoperable Communications in detail. Learn how to troubleshoot problems in existing systems and/or implementation processes. Take advantage of sessions on grant compliance. Receive a copy of the Law Enforcement Information Technology Guide, a comprehensive book authored by SEARCH and published by the COPS Office that details technology planning, purchase, implementation and management strategies. 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. Attend keynote luncheons sessions on such topics as "Establishing Successful Vendor Relationships" and "Project Assessment, Realignment, Recovery and Next Steps". Travel reimbursement funds available for 2003 COPS Technology Grant recipients; for details, see reimbursement or contact SEARCH at (916) 392-2550 and ask for Laura DeOrio. Who Should Attend These conferences are designed to provide specific training and instruction for those involved in managing, overseeing and making decisions about all facets of technology planning, purchase and implementation. Recognizing the critical roles of these key players in successful information technology planning and implementation, the two representatives from your agency who will benefit the most from this conference series are: Chief/Sheriff or a designated member of the Command Staff AND the Project Manager for the 2003 COPS Technology Project.  More... Only 2003 COPS Technology Grant Recipients are eligible for the travel reimbursement funds. Contact Laura DeOrio at SEARCH to see if your agency is eligible.