Outreach News: 8/18/2011

1. PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES REGION 20 (DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA) PUBLIC SAFETY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEES TO HOLD 700 MHZ REGIONAL AND 800 MHZ NPSPAC PLANNING MEETINGS. (DA No. 11-1425). (Dkt No 90-7 ). PSHSB

http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1425A1.doc
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1425A1.pdf
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-11-1425A1.txt

2. Webcast Training Opportunity
Join us for free webcast trainings in August and September - Space is Limited!

Training 1 - Discovering GIS Information that Supports Public Safety: Learn how to use the GIS Inventory as a directory for information access, sharing & collaboration
• Gain ideas & skills for how your public safety agency(s) can use the GIS Inventory to support daily operations
• Provide feedback & insights for how the GIS Inventory can be tailored to better support your operational needs
• Learn More & Register Today! - August 25 - August 30

Training 2 - Tools to Develop & Use GIS Concept of Operations and SOGs in your Public Safety Agency: Learn how to use the DHS GeoCONOPS and NAPSG's Standard Operating Guidance
• Learn how your agency(s) can leverage existing tools such as GeoCONOPS, NAPSG SOG, and other GIS-focused SOP resources as tools to guide GIS strategic planning, coordination, and collaboration in all disciplines of public safety.
• Register Today! - September 8 - September 16

3. NCR Interoperability Forum: September, 14-15 2011, Silver Spring, MD. Learn more about the Forum.

4. In the news:
Federal Register | Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband ...In this document, the Commission adopts an initial set of rules necessary to ensure the development of a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband.
http://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2011/08/18/2011-20831/implementing-a-nationwide-broadband-interoperable-public-safety-network-in-the-700-mhz-band

76 FR 51271 - Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/search/pagedetails.action?granuleId=2011-20831&packageId=FR-2011-08-18&acCode=FR