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June 25-29,2023

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Call for Content - May/June Issue of the IMSA Journal



Have an idea for a Journal article? Make an impact in today's industry with your voice and submit an article. Each issue of the journal contains articles written by our knowledgeable members. Through these articles, members can gain industry knowledge and stay current on new products and techniques. We are seeking submissions for our May/June issue. Now is the perfect submit.

If you are interested in submitting content for consideration, contact Maureen Taylor.

Traffic Signal Technical Sessions Available



The 2021 and 2022 IMSA Traffic Signal Technical Sessions are now available. The technical sessions offer Continuing Education Credit hours that can be used toward your Traffic Signal Certification Renewal.

To access the registration, click here. Questions? Contact Donna Montes.

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To establish your company as a subject matter expert or to promote specific products to the public safety industry, please contact Heather McMillen or call 352-900-3011.

Job Opportunities

IMSA's job board helps find your next position by displaying industry specific job openings. Or, if you are an employer with an open position, let our broad scope of industry professionals know you are hiring.

IMSA Webinar Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a sponsor of an IMSA Monthly webinar and have the opportunity to connect with our members, certificate holders and industry collaborators. We are looking for sessions that would meet our CEC requirements. Contact Heather McMillen to learn more.

IMSA Volunteer Opportunities

Help drive IMSA’s mission and vision. As an IMSA volunteer, you will help shape the organization’s future, create personal and professional connections, and become a leader in the public safety field.

Each IMSA Section has their own leadership team as well as the International Committees and Representatives. Please email Laura Jeffcoat Sosa and indicate if you are interested in serving on the Section or International level. Click here for more information about how to get involved

2023 Advertising Opportunities

IMSA has partnered with The Wyman Company as our new communications partner. They will be supporting our efforts with the IMSA Journal magazine, webinar sponsorships, Thought Leadership e-blasts, IMSA website advertising as well as the IMSA E-newsletter. Contact Heather McMillen for more info. Lean more from our media kit. 

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FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: About Phase Academy – Stacey Mueller

P: 813-310-3530

·       IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 3/27/2023, Port Orange

·       IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 6/5/2023, Port Orange

·       IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 8/21/2023, Port Orange

·       IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 10/2/2023, Port Orange

·       IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 12/18/2023, Port Orange

ISMA HOST

Contact: Donna Montes

P: 321-349-3568

·       IMSA 2021 Traffic Signal Technical Sessions Q7, Until 4/26/2023, Online

·       IMSA 2022 Traffic Signal Technical Sessions Q3, Until 4/26/2023, Online

NEW JERSEY SECTION

Contact: Guy Petinga

P: 609-705-5842

·       IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, 3/20/2023, Online Auditing for Certification Renewal

·       IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 3/22/2023, Bordentown, NJ

·       IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 5/15/2023, Online / In-Person (Bordentown, NJ)

·       IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 5/15/2023, Online Auditing for Certification Renewal

·       IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician, 5/15/2023, Online w/ Exam

·       IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online / In-Person (Bordentown, NJ)

·       IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online Auditing for Certification Renewal

·       IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online / In-Person (Bordentown, NJ)

·       IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online Auditing for Certification Renewal

·       IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online / In-Person (Bordentown, NJ)

·       IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online Auditing for Certification Renewal

Be sure to visit IMSAsafety.org to view to see the latest news from IMSA’s Sustaining Member companies, located at the end of the home page.

Smart Cities

Prioritize people in building smart cities — city mayors (BusinessWorld)

EV charging infrastructure is “inadequate and plagued with non-functioning stations”: J.D. Power (Smart Cities Dive)

Fiber Optics

How Fiber Optic Cables Could Warn You of an Earthquake (Wired)

Fiber Optics Market Anticipated to Garner USD 13.7 Billion at a 7.1% CAGR by 2030 - Report by Market Research Future (InvestorsObserver)

Fire Alarm

Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies and Panasonic to sell fire alarm systems in UAE with AI-enabled fire protection (Intelligent CIO)

Red Cross Home Fire Campaign reaches goal of installing 2.5 million free smoke alarms (American Red Cross)

Roadway and Area Lighting

Los Cabos Enhancing Outdoor Lighting To Increase Safety For Tourists (Cabo Sun)

Petition wants to light up US 50 after teen struck, killed in Greendale (WLWT)

Signs & Signals

VCU Police seek to change driver habits with increased traffic and parking enforcement (VCU News)

2023, LED Traffic Signs and Signals Market Latest Research Report by 2025 (Digital Journal)

Pittsburgh’s street infrastructure is getting a smart tech upgrade (Technical.ly)

Traffic and Transportation

Rekor and Drakewell Unite to Unleash Next-Generation AI-Based Traffic Analytics for Departments of Transportation (Yahoo! Finance)

Borough Hall summit highlights 6 critical Staten Island issues around traffic, transportation (silive.com)

Work Zone

Engineering team develops autonomous alarm system for work zone vehicles (Mizzou Engineering)

Bill to put safety cameras in work zones passes in state Senate (KNDU)