Why is the digital tracking of assets, inventory, and evidence such a hot topic right now? It’s because of the timesaving and game-changing benefits it brings to those in public safety. But there are two options, RFID and Barcode technology. Is one better than the other? Join Zebra Technologies and FileOnQ to explore best practices in using technology to manage assets, inventory, and evidence. Hear how digital tracking technologies can h...

Whether you are a Chief, a Superintendent, or whatever high-ranking title you may have, the bottom line is that your officers continue to do their jobs day in and day out. Despite the negativity on the street and from the media, these brave men and women continue to put on the uniform and serve their communities. Beyond what is expected of you in your job description, what are you doing to ensure the health and wellness of all of your people?...

Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and a call to action. It is intended to promote community efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency because a person with a life-threatening injury from a motor vehicle collision, a stab wound or a gunshot wound can bleed to death before first responders arrive. The bystander acts as the first responder and are the first point of c...

This special presentation is a personal story about how Firefighter/Paramedic Matthew Fiorenza with Anaheim Fire Rescue survived childhood trauma, alcoholism and post-traumatic stress. After a bad divorce, an on the job injury that required surgery and a suicide attempt, Fiorenza thought his life was hopeless. His story of resilience is one that is to be shared with all emergency responders out there that are suffering in silence, the ones who...

First responders become accustomed to acute trauma, causing physical, mental and emotional exhaustion of the body and mind. In response to the high intensity of their jobs and the accumulation of traumatic stress injuries, drug and alcohol use can become a means of coping, leaving first responders at risk for developing substance abuse disorders along with mental health issues like stress disorders, depression and anxiety. During this webinar,...

The IPSA's project management 101 webinar is relevant to aspiring, new and seasoned public safety project managers. Section 1: Overview Core ConceptsWhy Project Management is ImportantShort term and long term projects Section 2: Project Plans and Schedules Scope StatementsDeliverables, Milestones and TimelineBudgetsRisks and Risk Mitigation Section 3: Successful Management Managing a Project TeamEffective CommunicationsNavigating PoliticsMista...

Mass casualty events have become an unwelcomed trend. To help communities with hostile event preparedness, response and recovery, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released NFPA 3000TM (PS), Standard for an Active Shooter / Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program in 2018. The standard is currently being updated by 50-plus representatives from federal agencies, law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, facilities, private s...

Even though there is a fire reported within the U.S. every 24 seconds; a majority of these incidents occur without little to no media interest. This lack of attention plays into the overall absence of awareness by the public and first responders on the use of fire to destroy property, inflict casualties or instill fear throughout our country. The necessity to provide awareness on the current trends and utilization methods of fire as a weapon i...

Our Fall 2019 Webinar Week includes an impressive line-up of instructors from the first responder and public safety community. They are volunteering their time and sharing their expertise to educate and train public safety professionals from around the globe. There will be a total of 10 webinars available during webinar week, including selected previously recorded webinars. Special note: All webinars will be recorded and only IPSA Members will...

This special educational training event is for all first responders (law enforcement, corrections personnel, firefighters, EMS, 911 dispatchers), allied emergency responders, government officials and communities of practice. Natural and man-made disasters will always be a part of our world. These events are unavoidable. Public safety officials are taxed with additional responsibility when disaster strikes, and they perform duties beyond their...