Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Beyond Donuts: Nutrition 101 for Cops

Presented by Irene Franklin, who comes to us from San Jose , California where she is completing a Masters Degree in Nutrition Science. She is passionate about helping people enjoy eating while receiving the utmost nutritional benefit from their choices. Her diverse nutrition and athletic background ensures a fresh approach to translating the most current nutrition and health information into practical, lifelong behaviors.

The integral role nutrition plays in performance and stress management sparked her interest in becoming a Registered Dietitian. Irene is an American Dietetic Association Student Council Member, and a campus health educator through the Nutrition Education Action Team (NEAT).

Wireless & VoIP 911 - An update on call routing technology.

Presented by Brian Acosta, San Bernardino County and Ell Sotelo, Los Angeles County

Did you know that not all wireless calls route to the California Highway Patrol?  Did you know that a VoIP caller in India can easily dial 911 and reach your 911 Center?  How will the new Wireless Buffer Routing affect my 911 Center?  This session will provide you with an update on Wireless and VoIP 911 routing technology specific to California.

Lessons Learned

Presented by Detective Ron Breuss, Santa Clara Co. Sheriff’s Department

Throughout the history of law enforcement, there have been agencies who have handled cases which have gone unsolved.  With today’s technology advances, these old cases are now finding their way to the courts and suspects are finally being convicted.  This seminar will deal with the issue of cold case investigations.  Everything from why we need to investigate these old case to what went wrong in the beginning and how to prevent it from happening again.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Law Enforcement Vehicles – Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

Presented by National Police Vehicle Program Managers from Chevrolet, Chrysler and Ford

Hybrid or Electric police vehicles? With the current oil and gas prices being at an all-time high, are smaller sized police vehicles just around the corner? Will the automotive manufacturers still be able to provide you with a vehicle that satisfies to performance and space needs for the installation of your equipment?

Plan on attending our most popular annual seminar where the Detroit based government sales managers for Chevrolet, Chrysler and Ford offer their predictions for the future police vehicle and answer questions about the vehicles of today.

Future of Upfitting Emergency Vehicles

Presented by Ford Motor Company and Federal Signal Corporation

In-car video, radar, computers, license plate readers, weapons, two-way radios and an officer or two makes for some sizeable challenges to those responsible for upfitting emergency vehicles in today’s public fleets. Can these challenges be met and still maintain compliance with various FMVSS regulations? Are smaller cars coming as a result of our current fuel price trends? Will aftermarket manufacturers be able to respond in time at the possibility of a smaller police vehicle in your fleet? Will technology from various manufactures being able to ‘communicate’ with each if equipment is integrated? These are just a few of the questions answered at this seminar that is always topical, informational and widely rated as a ‘must attend’ event.

Don’t miss this important dialogue and information exchange with informed industry presenters and attendees alike at this historically heavily attended annual seminar.

Title 13 Update and Regulation Changes for Emergency Vehicles

Presented by California Highway Patrol Fleet Operations Engineering Section

This third important vehicle related seminar approaches the challenges from both the regulation compliance and proper installation responses necessary for you to minimize any liability exposure to your department. California ’s Code of Regulation Title 13 regulates lights, sirens and other warning devices used in your emergency fleet. Are you in compliance? What happens when your equipment is improperly installed? Is the   emergency vehicle equipment used in your fleet approved for use in California ?

This seminar completes the trilogy of vehicle related seminars when combined offers you more information than can be found at any other tradeshow in the nation.

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