Sessions will explore stress management, law enforcement policy reform, cybersecurity, communications interoperability, data integration, next-generation 911 readiness, and more.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mission Critical Partners (MCPs) announced the full program for the 2022 edition of its Conference for Public Sector Advancement (CAPS), which will be held May 17-18. Several tracks will be proposed during the virtual event which includes nearly two dozen educational sessions and round tables. They are designed to help public sector leaders better understand and respond to the most critical trends and issues affecting their organizations and their stakeholders.
CAPS 2022 highlights include the following:
- Update on Ongoing National 911 Initiatives — This roundtable will explore ongoing projects to: a) improve emergency communications interoperability; b) begin the process of building a national 911 data system; c) establishing interoperability between Computer Aided Dispatch systems nationwide, and more.
- Big Data and its Role in Improving Data Quality — Big Data is an approach that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze huge amounts of information from disparate sources to to create a context that makes the information actionable. Subject matter experts will explore the potential of big data to improve emergency response and justice outcomes.
- Public Safety Challenges Related to Recruitment, Hiring and Retention – Emergency Communications Centers and their staff are suffering from a severe shortage of personnel nationwide. Subject matter experts will explain the root causes of the shortage and present strategies to address it that each center can use.
- Hybrid and Remote Hearings – Considerations for Maintaining Court and Justice Operations – There are a variety of situations in which it is prudent that certain participants – prisoners, witnesses, attorneys and jurors – in a court hearing are not required to appear at the courthouse. Hybrid and remote audiences are the answer, and subject matter experts will explore the technological and procedural implications of using the strategy.
- A GIS success in Arizona — Next-generation 911 (NG911) systems rely on geospatial data generated by geographic information systems (GIS) to locate emergency callers. But this data must first comply with the standards set by the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). Subject matter experts will review a project that leveraged the Model for Advancing Public Safety® (MAPS®) assessment methodology to determine the readiness of from arizona Statewide GIS data.
- Cybersecurity is a team sport — Every public sector organization is at serious risk of cyber attack, and every member of staff has a role to play in protecting networks, systems, devices and applications. Subject matter experts will discuss the policies, procedures, insurance requirements and training programs that will make a difference.
In addition to educational sessions and panel discussions, CAPS 2022 will also feature an impressive line-up of keynote speakers:
- Nola JoyceIndependent public safety consultant and MCP board member, will explore the challenges facing law enforcement agencies today.
- dr. Katherine Kuhlmandirector of Kuhlman Psychology and Consulting, will discuss strategies that public safety and justice officials can use to help their personnel deal with particularly stressful environments.
- Richard Osbornesenior cybersecurity architect, and Matthew YatesDirector of Operations, for Secure Halowhich MCP recently acquired, will explore strategies used by federal agencies that state and local public sector organizations can use to reduce their cyber vulnerabilities.
- Darrin ReillyPresident and CEO of MCP, will examine the current state of communications in the public sector, as well as several initiatives designed to improve interoperability, data integration, cybersecurity and next-generation 911 readiness.
The conference is free for anyone employed by a public sector organization; supplier personnel are also invited to attend a $400 costs. The registration page is located here.
About Mission Critical Partners (MCP)
Mission Critical Partners (MCP) is a leading provider of professional and managed services, specializing in transforming critical communications networks into integrated ecosystems that improve outcomes in the markets of public safety, justice, healthcare, transport and public services. Our comprehensive experience and vendor-neutral approach helps us develop modernized solutions for our customers that achieve maximum value and efficiency while mitigating risk. Additional information and career opportunities are available at http://www.MissionCriticalPartners.com
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