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Prioritizing public safety and protecting first responders with modern strategies and technologies

Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 12:00pm – 2:30pm ET / 9:00am – 11:30am PT | Online

Event Overview

Prioritizing public safety and protecting first responders with modern strategies and technologies

New technologies are revolutionizing the work of first responders across Canada. These advancements are enhancing communication, transparency, and data-driven decision-making. While these new approaches will never replace the human element, they are adding new insights to traditional models.

On September 22nd, discover how leading public safety professionals are leveraging next-generation communication techniques and technology to deliver better outcomes for citizens and improving the protection of first responders when seconds count. Explore how to gain buy-in for new technology, overcome common implementation challenges, and increase collaboration and trust with the community you serve.

Benefits of Attending

Learn how new communication technologies can help better serve citizens during times of crisis


Establish a public safety system that improves community safety while preventing crimes

Explore how community collaboration can help overcome program implementation challenges

A Sneak Peek Of Your Expert Speakers

ANDREW EASTON Provincial Security Advisor/Assistant Deputy Minister, Security and Emergencies Division New Brunswick Justice and Public Safety

Andrew Easton
Provincial Security Advisor/Assistant Deputy Minister, Security and Emergencies Division
New Brunswick Justice and Public Safety

Leanna Gill
Police Constable, Crime Prevention Officer, 43 Division
Toronto Police Service

Dave Boon

David Boone
Assistant Chief-Operations Division-VFRS,
Director- Canada Task Force 1
City of Vancouver

Simon Bradley, MA
Team Manager, Canada
Task Force 2
Calgary Emergency Management Agency

Shauna Curtin
Secretary
Winnipeg Police Board

RICKY VEERAPPAN Director, Respect, Inclusion & Leadership, Office of Professionalism, Respect, Inclusion and Leadership Ontario Provincial Police

Ricky Veerappan
Director, Respect, Inclusion & Leadership, Office of Professionalism, Respect, Inclusion and Leadership
Ontario Provincial Police

Kent Readman

Kent Readman
Fire Chief
Kenora Fire and Emergency Services

Juan Berlie, Chief Strategist, Red Hat

Juan Berlie
Chief Strategist
Red Hat

Vince Morelli, President, SafeTracks GPS Canada

Vince Morelli
President
SafeTracks GPS Canada

Key Sessions

KeynoteCase StudyPanel Discussion

Exploring the Next-Generation 911 (NG911) Services for Effective Communication to Call Centres and Other Agencies and Improve System Resiliency

  • Understanding the NG911’s ability to handle rich data for a faster response and to keep EMS responders safer with improved situational awareness
  • Strategies on how 911 centers can communicate with each other and improve overall system resiliency

Strategies for Heavy Urban Search and Rescue

Partnering with Public Safety Agencies and Collaborating with Community to Increase Acceptance of the Public Safety Technologies

  • How can public safety technology play a key role in strengthening public safety?
  • How can you overcome legal and ethical issues in public safety technology implementation?
  • How does the community feel about crime prevention with these technologies?
  • What strategies can be implemented so that the community trusts the process and feels engaged in enhancing the adoption of these
  • technologies?
  • What are some success stories you would like to share in keeping community safe and secure?

Your Registration

Virtual Presentations

Hear from public sector leaders about the latest trends and explore how to instantly apply these insights and gaining unique perspectives

Interactivity

An opportunity to engage with the inspiring speaker panel and peers in the live Q&A and polling to discover answers to shared challenges

Leading Technology Solutions

Hear  from leading solutions providers in the government space as they explore key technologies to improve citizen services

On-Demand

Receive on-demand access to session content on the complimentary Public Sector Network social learning platform

What Your Peers Had to Say

“With so many good speakers and topics, this was a great event to be a part of. Thanks PSN!”

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

“The session provided me with a number of takeaways and ideas on how we can move our organization forward in communications, information sharing and to improve interoperability in the region.”

St. John’s Regional Fire Department

“A lively and engaged audience, insightful questions and excellent technical and moderator support allowed me to focus on the presentation topic and to interact constructively with the audience.”

IRS Office of Fraud Enforcement

Our Event Partners

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Andrew Cowan by phone (1-647-459-8904) or email ([email protected])