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





Highlights

  • Learn how to prepare your agency for change brought about by new technology.
  • 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 Tech 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.