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October 18 - 20, 2005 in Charlotte, North Carolina & November 29 - December 1, 2005 in San Diego, California

A 2005 COPS Technical Assistance Conference - Law Enforcement Information Technology: Planning, Purchasing and Managing Your Technology Initiative

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U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and provided by SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics.

The "2005 COPS Technical Assistance Conferences: Law Enforcement Information Technology - Planning, Purchasing and Managing Your Technology Initiative" 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.

While the benefits to automation and integration are numerous, planning and implementing technology is a major undertaking, and one that is not always met with success. These conferences will present proven strategies and best practices for law enforcement information technology planning and procurement. For technology planning and implementation to be successful, agency leaders at the highest levels, and managers dedicated specifically to the technology project, must be integrally involved in all aspects of the project.

Recognizing the critical roles of these key players in successful information technology planning and implementation, the representatives from your agency who will benefit the most from this conference series are:

1. Chief/Sheriff or a designated member of the Command Staff.
Because technology has the ability to radically enhance and change the way a law enforcement agency does business, these conferences are primarily geared to agency leaders/decisionmakers who are experts in the business of policing. Chief, Sheriff and Command staff will learn how to establish a planning and decisionmaking structure within their agencies that will complete the technology project plan and successfully implement the technology. They will also learn:

How to select a project manager and other key project personnel
The critical elements of strong project charters and effective project plans
How to create timelines and budgets
Conduct risk assessments
Craft solid procurement documents and tight vendor contracts

2. The Project Manager for the COPS Technology Project
The individual directly responsible for overseeing daily activities regarding the technology project-the Project Manager-will be a key beneficiary of the principles covered in these conferences. From crafting a comprehensive project plan, to working with users, technology staff, vendors and consultants, the Project Manager will benefit from the strategies and ideas presented at the conference series.

Each technology breakout session will be taught in non-technical terms, giving attendees a full understanding of how each technology can enhance the agency's business practices and facilitate community-oriented policing goals. Sessions will also cover:

Uses for the technology
Capabilities and limitations of the systems
The human resource implications in terms of staffing, support and training
Support and training
Potential interfaces with other law enforcement and justice technologies