This webcast will provide all first responders with the knowledge, tactics and confidence necessary to work quickly with available resources to locate and neutralize an active shooter while simultaneously providing rapid medical care and a mass casualty response. To date, Ventura County has conducted over 300 classes and trained 2900+ law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS crews and dispatchers. Instruction will be provided by J. Scott Qu...

The IPSA's web-workshop about project management fundamentals is relevant to aspiring, new and seasoned project managers. This event is at 12pm AZ time (2pm EST) Section 1: OverviewCore Concepts Why Project Management is Important Short term and long term projects Section 2: Project Plans and SchedulesScope Statements Deliverables, Milestones and Timeline Budgets Risks and Risk Mitigation Section 3: Successful ManagementManaging a Project Team...

The IPSA's web-workshop about grant writing fundamentals is for anyone in government or the private sector. The course syllabus includes: Section 1: Grant Writing Overview Getting Started Grant Resources Determining Eligibility Solicitation Rules Forming a Response Team Developing a Response Plan & Schedule Section 2: Writing the Response Common Sections Quality Writing & Citations Good versus Bad Writing/Statements Sustainability Plan...

The International Public Safety Association is holding a free, 60 minute webcast taught by Mark Warren, an IPSA Member and trainer at Strategos International, on December 14 @ 2pm Eastern. This course provides dispatchers and 911 call takers with effective instructions, strategies and principles that will allow them to provide timely instruction and direction to those person(s) involved in an active shooter event. Emergency dispatchers and 911...

Complex, Coordinated Attacks (CCAs) have no jurisdictional boundaries. These events evolve quickly and they often occur with little to no warning. Victims can be of any age or gender; attackers’ methods, weapons, and tactics vary. American law enforcement and other public safety organizations will be challenged by the advent of CCAs on our soil. We’ve seen the beginnings in Boston & San Bernardino, but have yet to experience as...