October 2017

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

President’s Podium

2

APCO Future Cities 2

Board of Officers

3

Minutes 3, 4

& 6

Meeting Dates

Quarterly Meetings 5

Membership Corner

2017 Officer Candidates

6-7

7

CPRA Shirts

2017 Vendor Exhibit 8

Election Notice 9

2017 Officer Candidate

Statements 10-13

This month’s meeting will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at “Quiet Cannon” (Montebello Golf Course)

901 Via San Clemente, Montebello

DIRECTIONS: From 60 Freeway: Westbound 60 Freeway: Exit Wilcox-Garfield Ave Left (South) on Garfield 1/2 Block to Via San Clemente Right turn only at large sign Follow road to facility Eastbound 60 Freeway: Exit Garfield Ave Right (South) on Garfield 1/2 Block to Via San Clemente Right turn only at large sign Follow road to facility Meeting Host: CPRA Commercial Members Gold Sponsor: The Sales Group Silver Sponsor: Cobham Wireless Bronze Sponsor: AT&T Public Safety Solutions Bronze Sponsor: Avtec Agenda: 0600 - 0800 Vendor setup (Day of show only) 0730 - 0900 Executive Committee Meeting 0800 - 1200 Voting for 2018 Officers 0900 - 1300 Vendor displays (Optional displays until 1500 1200 - 1300 Lunch and Officer Elections 1230 Door Prizes & Announcements 1315 - Early teardown (NOT during lunch or talks, please) 1500 - 1600 Final teardown (Vacate room by 1600)

Frequency Coordination Meeting - Following Lunch

2017 CPRA ANNUAL VENDOR EXHIBITION, CHAPTER ELECTIONS & LUNCHEON

COMMLINK

The Official Monthly Newsletter of the

California Public-Safety Radio Association

The Southern California Chapter of APCO International, Inc.

C PRA serves the people who manage, operate, maintain and supply the

communications systems used to safeguard the lives and prop-erty of citizens everywhere. Among the CPRA ranks there are over 500 professionals repre-senting the Police, Fire, EMS, Forestry, Highway and Conser-vation services. CPRA provides many opportunities to grow professionally, share your ideas, upgrade your skills and network with your colleagues.

Copyright © 2017 California Public-Safety Radio Association, All Rights Reserved

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P RESIDENT ’S P ODIUM D ALE D IGIAMBAT T ISTA

Future Cities

2018 - Las Vegas, NV August 5-8, 2018 2019 - Baltimore, MD August 11-14, 2019 2020 - Orlando, FL August 2-5, 2020 2021 - San Antonio, TX August 15-18, 2021 2022 - Anaheim, CA August 7-10, 2022 2023 - Nashville, TN August 20-23, 2023

As I write this, our colleagues in the Nevada chapter are aiding in the recovery from the most horrific active shooter attack experienced in the country. My thoughts and prayers are with those dedicated professionals, who helped save many more from become victims during the shooting. As their brothers and sisters in the public safety community we should continue to keep them in mind and make available any assistance we can. Though the shooting has stopped, the effects of this tragedy will be long felt. I join with many of you in hoping for the full recovery of the many victims still struggling to survive. And, of course, I mourn for those who have been lost. Presently, the number stands at 59 innocent people who have died. Being in the law enforcement community, being on the side that responds to trouble, has not kept us immune from loss. These injuries and deaths have touched many agencies throughout southern California. My own center narrowly escaped losing a dispatcher I count as a friend. And we continue to pray and keep several other off duty personnel in our thoughts that they may overcome their wounds. Please, take care of your people and your fellow CPRA members, whose agency may struggling with loss.

The horrible incident in Las Vegas on October 1st, is a sobering reminder of our need in society. It is what we strengthen and prepare ourselves for as we train. It is why we go to classes and conferences. The worst of the worst is why we collaborate with each other over the top of a monitor at the console at 0100 or across the

country on PSConnect. Be proud of the work you do every day. Your service makes an invaluable difference, whether it is answering a call, or supporting the technology of a center to ensure that calls can be answered.

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2017 Board of Officers

President DALE DIGIAMBATTISTA

Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept. Phone (213) 291-9411

President-Elect

SCOTT ESPINDOLA San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept.

Phone (909) 356-9652

Vice-President

Robert Stoffel Orange County Communications - Retired

Phone (213) 291-9411

Secretary - PIO JOHN W. WRIGHT

City of Riverside Police Dept. - Retired

Phone (213) 291-9411

Treasurer

JOE PARRINO City of Montebello - Retired

Phone (323) 246-3899

Sergeant-at-Arms

JEFFREY LOVELAND City of Riverside Fire Dept.

Phone (951) 826-5321

APCO Executive Council Delegate

CommLink Editor JIM ACOSTA

City of Downey-Retired

Phone (562) 868-8317

Commercial Advisory Member LARRY WEBER

The Sales Group

Phone (800) 801-7253

Vice-Commercial Advisory Member RON LYONS

Lyons Communications Phone (619) 855-7041

Frequency Advisory Committee Chair GARY DAVID GRAY

Orange County Communications - Retired Phone (213) 291-9411

Frequency Advisory Committee Co-Chair DAVID BUCHANAN

San Bernardino County - Retired Phone (909) 633-9336

Frequency Advisory Committee Alternate RON WONG

Los Angeles County-ISD-Retired Phone (213) 291-9411

Directors

DON MILLER

City of Long Beach-Retired (310) 530-0478

RICHARD GRANADO

Los Angeles County - Retired (626) 575-8167

RON WONG Los Angeles County - ISD (213) 291-9411

Historian

ADRIANA SPIRESCU

County of Orange (714) 628-7150

Webmaster ERNEST GALLO

City of Torrance (310) 618-2885

CPRA Phone - Fax (213) 291-9411

CHAPTER MEETING

Knott’s Berry Farm - Gold Rush Camp 8039 Beach Blvd

Buena Park, CA 90620 Thursday September 21, 2017

SUMMARY Meeting Host: Robert Stoffel - CPRA Vice-President Early Bird Sponsor: CPRA Secretary’s Report: John W. Wright Treasurer’s Report: Joe Parr ino Program: Budge Currier, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, 9-1-1 Branch, Manager of Public Safety Communications, who conducted an informal Q&A on the areas he covers for the State of California. Attendance: 50

AGENDA

Call to Order Chapter President Dale Digiambattista called the meeting of the Southern California Chapter of APCO International to order at 10:08 am. Dale wel-comed everyone to Knott’s Berry Farm and our annual “no ties” event at the Gold Rush Camp.

Meeting Minutes President Dale Digiambattista asked for a motion to approve the General Membership meeting minutes from the August 24th meeting in San Marcos, CA. Executive Council Delegate Jim Acosta made the motion to approve the minutes; Past APCO President Gary David Gray made the second. There was no additional discussion heard and the motion passed by unani-mous voice vote.

Meeting Host President Dale Digiambattista thanked Vice-President Robert Stoffel for hosting the meeting and making all the arrangements with Knott’s Berry Farm. Robert welcomed everyone to Knott’s Berry Farm and provided information on the facilities layout. Robert noted that lunch (Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner) would be served at noon. He also reported that Knott’s Berry Farm’s official mascot, Snoopy, would be making an appearance from 10:30 to 11:00 am for a photo opportunity.

Introductions President Dale Digiambattista asked those in attendance to introduce them-selves, and that if they are a Commercial Member, to say a brief few words about their company or products.

Membership Report Vice-President Robert Stoffel reported that the Chapter has three (3) new members this last month, all from the USGS, and who were in attendance at the meeting. The Chapter has 515 members, with 261 being Full

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[Minutes From Page 3] Members, 65 are Commercial Members, 43 are Associate Members, and 146 are Online Members. Future Meetings President Dale Digiambattista reported that the Officer Installation Dinner will be on December the 8th at the Citrus City Grille at the Dos Logos Center in Corona. President-Elect Scott Espindola reminded everyone that our next meeting is on the fourth Thursday of the month in Montebello at the Quiet Cannon and that it is our Annual Vendor Exhibition and Officer Elections. The November meeting will be at the Rio Hondo Golf Club in Downey. The December meeting is the Of-ficer Installation Dinner in Corona. Financial Report Treasurer Joe Parrino gave the financial report, including income and expenses for the past thirty (30) days, to the membership. A printed copy of the report is available to members upon request. CCAM Report Vice-CCAM Ron Lyons reported that next month is our Annual Vendor Exhibition and to please note that the event is on Thursday October 26th instead of our usual 3rd Thursday of the month for meetings. He re-minded the Commercial Members that there were a few spaces still available. Officer Elections Member-at-Large Charles Taylor asked all of the candidates for office for next month’s elections, that were present, to come to the front. Chuck introduced each candidate, noted the office they were running for, and asked them a few questions about their candidacy and background qualifications. Chuck reminded everyone that the Officer Elections will be conducted at the Chapter meeting held in conjunction with the Annual Vendor Exhibition in Montebello next month. Networking Break President Dale Digiambattista recessed the meeting for a 20 minute networking break and photo opportunity with Snoopy. FCC Issues Member Jim Donovan reported that the FCC has scheduled an upcoming full day webinar; “Public forum on improving sharing in the 800 MHz band,” for November 6, 2017, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Eastern). APCO Past President Gary David Gray presented NAPCO President-Elect John Lemmon, Senior Telecom-munications Engineer with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Public Safety Commu-nications, with a job flyer booklet that was published in the 1960’s by the State of California for job oppor-tunities in communications. Keynote President-Elect Scott Espindola introduced the meeting keynote speaker; Budge Currier, California Office of Emergency Services, 9-1-1 Branch, Manager of Public Safety Communications, who conducted an informal Q&A on the areas he covers for the State of California, including FirstNet, Next Generation 9-1-1, and as the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC). Mr. Currier reported that the Cal-IFOG (California In-teroperability Field Operations Guide) has been updated and is posted on the CalOES website. The Califor-nia Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (Cal-SCIP) will be updated in early spring. On Next Generation 9-1-1, Budge noted that the State has adopted using i3 compliant ESI networks to the PSAPs. PSAPs would use a gateway at the PSAP for connectivity until i3 is completed. The initial buildout should start this fall with the target to have all PSAPs off of their older legacy equipment by the end of 2022. On FirstNet, Budge noted that the State had submitted 687 comments to FirstNet and that they are waiting on

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January 19, 2017 Downey - Rio Hondo Golf Course Event Center CommLink Cutoff Date Monday January 3, 2017 Meeting Sponsor - Sponsored Presentation - Aeroflex/Cobham February 16, 2017 Hesperia - Hesperia Police (Sheriff’s) Dept CommLink Cutoff Date Monday January 30, 2017 Early Bird Sponsor - March 16, 2017 Claremont - Hughes Center CommLink Cutoff Date Monday February 27, 2017 Early Bird Sponsor Meeting Sponsor - Nokia Sponsored Presentation - Base Camp Connect April 10-13, 2017 2017 WRC - Ontario Convention Center CommLink Cutoff Date Monday March 27, 2017 Early Bird Sponsor - April 13, 2017 Annual Telecommunicators’ Banquet Ontario Radisson May 18, 2017 Universal City - Universal Studios CommLink Cutoff Date Monday April 24, 2017 Early Bird Sponsor - June 15, 2017 Downey - Rio Hondo CommLink Cutoff Date Monday May 30, 2017 Early Bird Sponsor - Bassett Sales

July 20, 2017 Terminal Island Long Beach - US Coast Guard Base CommLink Cutoff Date Monday July 3, 2017 Early Bird Sponsor - August 13-16, 2017 - APCO International Conference Denver Colorado August 24, 2017 San Marcos - Old Spaghetti Factory CommLink Cutoff Date Monday August 7, 2017 Early Bird Sponsor - September 21, 2017 Buena Park, Knott’s Gold Rush Camp - Annual “No Ties” CommLink Cutoff Date Tuesday September 5, 2017 Early Bird Sponsors - October 26, 2017 Montebello - Quiet Cannon Annual Vender Exhibition CommLink Cutoff Date Monday October 2, 2017 Early Bird Sponsor & Meeting Sponsors - Commercial Members - See Program Guide at Venue November 16, 2017 Downey - Rio Hondo Golf Course Event Center CommLink Cutoff Date Monday October 30, 2017 Early Bird Sponsor - December 8, 2017 Annual Holiday Officer Installation Corona - Citrus City Grille CommLink Cutoff Date Monday November 20, 2017 Early Bird Sponsor

2017 Meeting Dates

2017 Executive Committee Quarterly Meetings

January 4, 2017 - Downey - Rio Hondo Golf Course

April 5, 2017 - Downey - Rio Hondo Golf Course

July 5, 2017 - Downey - Rio Hondo Golf Course

November 1, 2017 - Downey - Rio Hondo Golf Course

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the reply. There are 21 states that have chosen to officially “opt-in” so far. The State of California is wait-ing to receive the official letter from NTIA that would start the 90-day opt-in/opt-out clock. The letter was due on September 19th and is expected at any time. The State of California FirstNet Point of Contact is Pat-rick Mallon at CalOES. Mr. Curr ier did note that the letter from AT&T answer ing internal ques-tions posed by CalOES on their proposal for build-out was received by the State during this meeting. (Note: The NTIA Letter had not been received by the State as of the close of the meeting.) Adjourn President Dale Digiambattista adjourned the meeting at 12:00 pm. The monthly meeting of the Frequency Coordination Committee was held immediately following lunch. Minutes prepared by, John W. Wright Past President, APCO International Secretary / PIO, California Public-Safety Radio Association

Membership Corner, by Robert Stoffel

New CPRA Members – I would like to welcome four new additions to APCO/CPRA: Christine Steeb (San Luis Obispo Police Department) and Marcos Alvarez, Glen Biasi, William Lydeen (United States Geologi-cal Survey). Welcome to APCO/CPRA! As of October 1st, we now have 521 members in the CPRA Chap-ter. Membership Benefits – As an APCO/CPRA member, one benefit is the ability to hear interesting infor-mation at our monthly meetings. We were fortunate to have Budge Currier from Cal OES attend our last meeting to provide our members with updates on a wide variety of topics that Budge has responsibility for, including Next Generation 911, First Net, and California Statewide Interoperability Communications. Another benefit is our annual CPRA Vendor Exhibition on Thursday, October 26, 2017. This annual event will be held from 0830 until 1400 at Quiet Cannon, 901 Via San Clemente in Montebello. It will showcase the latest systems and products from over 50 vendors featuring radio and technical, PSAP and operations, as well as test and service equipment. Lunch is provided to all attendees and the exhibition and lunch is free to attend. The CPRA membership is welcome to invite managers, colleagues and associates whether they’re APCO members or not. Additionally, at this meeting CPRA will conduct their annual Chapter election. Members are encouraged to attend and vote for candidates that meet your needs in leading our organization into the future. We hope to see you on October 26th!

Meet A Member – This month I ask Five Questions of Jeff Loveland, our CPRA Chapter Sergeant at Arms. Please tell us about your career in public safety? I began my career as a Fire Explorer in 1973. After graduating from Tustin High School in 1975, I was hired as a seasonal Firefighter with California Division of Forestry (now Cal Fire). I joined Riverside City Fire in 1981 and have been with them since. I have risen to the rank of Captain in charge of Station 13. Along the way, I was tapped in 1983 to work in Communica-tions.

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[Member Page 6] The Fire Department needed someone who knew about radios, frequencies, and licensing. I have had my Ham license since 1979. I have done much to further inter-agency communications not only for the City of Riverside but also during FEMA deployments. I am also a FEMA IST and Riverside 6 US&R team member and just recently returned from a Hurricane Harvey deployment.

Congratulations on being named an APCO Senior Member earlier this year. Why is APCO/CPRA important to you? I have been a member for 30+ years and have participated in many of the activities during that time. California is disaster prone. It is important for all who are involved in emergency and non-emergency safety to be able to communicate and assist each other and the California public by whatever means we can. One way is by building mutually beneficial relationships so we can serve the public faster and more efficiently.

You are currently serving in the role of CPRA Sergeant-at-Arms. What are the responsibilities of this posi-tion? Ensure meetings are conducted following proper procedures. Discourage disruptions and handle any disturbances in the appropriate manner. Assist in collecting meeting funds and other duties as assigned by the President.

Do you like to travel and what have been some of your favorite destinations? Yes. Some of my favorites have been Ireland and Canada. I also enjoy traveling to the Olympics when they are within the United States. One of my favorite places to relax is South Lake Tahoe and the Carson City, Nevada area.

Tell us something that would surprise CPRA members about you. I have been to almost every major natural occurring disaster which has befallen the U.S. since 1992, including a deployment which lasted over eight

weeks. During deployments, I was almost thrown off the top of a hotel in Florida by a lightning strike and in the Plaza during the Atlanta bombing. I served in Ireland for two years on a church sponsored Mission. I am an Eagle Scout, have supported Scouting for over 40 years and I am currently an Assistant Scoutmaster. I will

soon be a grandfather for the 2nd and 3rd time by this spring.

2017 Officer Candidates

President-Elect: Doug Roberts - County of San Bernardino Vice-President: Steve Miller - Orange County Communications Vice-President: Cris Martinez - City of Murrieta P.D. Secretary: Treasurer: John Wright - City of Riverside P.D. (Retired) Sergeant-at-Arms: Jeffrey Loveland - City of Riverside Fire Dept. Sergeant-at-Arms: David Duenas - UCLA Executive Council Delegate: J im Acosta - City of Downey Fire Communications (Retired

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2017 CPRA Annual Vendor Exhibition

& Chapter Elections

Mark your calendars now for Thursday, October 26th, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, at Quiet Cannon, 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello, CA 90640.

This is the premier event in Southern California drawing public safety managers, technicians, and operators to see the latest in technology, associated products, and systems from over

50 vendors featuring radio and technical products, PSAP and operations, as well as test and service equipment.

Exhibitors, be sure to book your space now as this event sells out early. See the information at www.cpra.org

Also, be sure to attend and vote for your next leaders in your Chapter.

As always, the exhibition is free to attend and includes lunch.

See you in October!!!

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ATTENTION!!!

ARE YOU INTERESTED

IN BECOMING A CHAPTER OFFICER? CHAPTER ELECTIONS

WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 26, 2017

If you are interested in becoming an officer of our Chapter, or know someone you would like to nominate, please contact: Ron Wong (714) 489-5685 or send an email to:

wongr1@yahoo.com

The Executive Committee requires a letter of support from each prospective candidate’s agency to become eligible for the ballot. Listed below are the offices that will appear on

this year’s ballot, and their respective commitments.

President-Elect: Requires a two year commitment to progress through the chairs from President-Elect, President, followed by three years of involvement. Vice-President: Requires a three year commitment to progress through the chairs from Vice-President, President-Elect, President, followed by three years of involvement. Secretary: Requires two years commitment. Treasurer: Requires two years commitment. Sergeant-at-Arms: Requires a one year commitment. Executive Council Delegate: Requires two years commitment.

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2017 Candidates Statements

President-Elect Candidate - Dr. Doug Roberts

County of San Bernardino – ISD

It is through timeless efforts of the California Public-Safety Radio Association (CPRA) that commercial and

governmental industry professionals come together to provide Southern California’s voice in the nationwide

emergency communications community.

As an active CPRA member for the last 10 years, I know that it takes an effective leadership team, and the con-

tribution of every member, to keep our voices heard and the association growing and successful.

My career path has had many parallel threads including private sector business, local government, law en-

forcement, and higher education. As an entrepreneur, I founded a startup telecommunications service com-

pany that focused on various aspects of the private, public safety, and mass transportation markets. Through

this experience, I understand the challenges of the corporate member to align themselves with prospective

buyers, and will work diligently to create and foster opportunities as a member of the Executive Board, in

partnership with the CCAM. In Southern California local government, I have held various technical, supervi-

sory, and mid-management positions with several agencies, giving me the experience and knowledge to seek

out, represent, and move forward, the views and needs of tele-communicators and Radio Technical Profes-

sionals that serve Public Safety agencies throughout Southern California. As a former first responder, I have

been the consumer of these services having 25 years of service to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department

as a patrol deputy and investigator (line reserve). As an adjunct professor at several leading universities, I

facilitate undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate level courses in business, leadership, management, tech-

nology, and administration of justice, giving me the insight to create and deliver learning opportunities for

all CPRA members; governmental and commercial alike.

I hold a doctorate in Organization and Management (PhD), Master Degree in Business Administration

(MBA), and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS).

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CPRA APCO

Examples of CPRA and National Organization involvement and support.

Regular participation at monthly chapter meetings and functions.

2017 Western Regional Conference organizing committee (Publicity Chair)

APCO Standards Development Committee – Technical subcommittee (past vice chair)

APCO Standards Development Committee – Site Harding subcommittee

APCO Project 43 Broadband Implications for the PSAP – governance subcommittee

APCO Western Regional Presenter ( Ontario, Sacramento, Anchorage )

APCO National Conference Presenter (Anaheim, Washington DC, Orlando )

APCO / NENA Conference Presenter (Arizona) I look forward to serving the association and ask for your vote.

Vice-President Candidate - Steve Miller

Steve Miller - currently the Assistant Director and Chief Engineer for the Orange County Sheriff’s

Department Communications and Technology Division. Earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical

Engineering at the University of Michigan in 1987. Started my career with General Dynamics Electronics

Division in San Diego working on various Department of Defense programs and Research and Develop-

ment communications projects. Joined Motorola in 1991 as a systems engineer and held various positions

of increasing responsibility over a 25 year career including the Director Business Development and the Di-

rector of Business Operations and Services Strategy for the United States and Canada government markets.

Joined the County in February of 2016 to lead the $150M+ Next Generation project upgrade and the 800

MHz Rebanding programs.

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Vice-President Candidate - Cris Martinez

Cris possesses over 32 years of Law Enforcement and Public Safety Dispatch experience. On December, 13,

1984, he started his career with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department as a Sheriff’s Communications

Officer and later became a Communications Training Officer (C.T.O.). He promoted up the ranks to

Sheriff’s Communications Supervisor. On August, 11, 2003, he accepted the position of Police Support

Services Supervisor with the Murrieta Police Department, responsible for Dispatch and Records operations.

He was the department’s DOJ Agency CLETS Coordinator for over 12 years. On July, 26, 2015, he accept-

ed the position of Training & Radio Systems Administrator, a newly created position within the Murrieta

Police Department where he remains today. He oversees the department’s previous radio system (800

MHZ), and equipment and is also the department’s liaison for the new radio system (PSEC), since the

Murrieta Police Department was the first police agency to join PSEC, on July, 20, 2015. Cris is also as-

signed to the Training unit within the department and is the Administrator for the 9-1-1 Vesta System, and

continues to be the Custodian of Records for all 9-1-1 Emergency and Non-Emergency audio recordings.

Cris possesses a Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced POST Dispatch Certificates. He has attained a Bachelor

of Science Degree in Workforce Education and Development, from Southern Illinois University, Carbon-

dale. He has previously served as the Vice-Chair and Chair for the California Statewide Interoperability

Executive Committee – Southern Planning Area. In addition, he was a Departmental Instructor with the

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department as well as a POST certified Adjunct Instructor with Riverside

Community College (R.C.C.) for numerous years. He has previously instructed in the POST Certified Basic

Peace Officer Academy as well as various POST certified Dispatch courses at the Ben Clark Public Safety

Training Center in Riverside. Cris has been a loyal CPRA member for several years and for many years was

part of the CPRA Banquet and Awards Committee. He also did volunteer work and has previously served as

a Reserve Deputy Coroner with the Riverside County Coroner’s Office (before it was absorbed by the

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department), was a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Riverside County Sheriff’s

Department (Assigned to Sheriff’s Administration), and was Sheriff’s Explorer Scout Post with the

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Post #881 (Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station). Cris has four children

(3 girls and 1 boy), two granddaughters, and resides in Moreno Valley with his girlfriend, Liz.

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Treasurer Candidate - John W Wright

John Wright is retired from the City of Riverside, CA, after serving 11 years with the Riverside Fire Depart-

ment and then 28 years with the Riverside Police Department. At the time of his retirement, he was serving

as the Interim Communications Division Commander for the Police Department. Mr. Wright is a Veteran

and served as a Radioman during the Vietnam War. John served as the 79th President of APCO Internation-

al, serving 4 years on the APCO Executive Committee, and has degrees in Accounting and Business. In the

past, John has served as the President of the Southern California Chapter, and has held Chapter offices as

the Sergeant-at-Arms, Operations Committee Chair, APCO AFC Local Frequency Advisor (alternate),

Chapter Treasurer (8 years), the Finance Chair of 2 Western Regional Conferences, and currently serves as

the Chapter Secretary and PIO. John has served as the Chair of the APCO Telecommunications Manage-

ment Committee, Chair of the APCO Credentials Committee, Vice-Chair of the APCO Spectrum Manage-

ment Committee, served on the APCO Communications Center Practices Task Force, the APCO 911

Emerging Technology Committee, and served as APCO’s Governing Board Member on the National Public

Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) and the National Regional Planning Council (NRPC). John

has been a member of APCO for over 25 years and is an APCO Senior and Life member.

Executive Council Delegate Candidate - Jim Acosta

Jim has been a member of APCO since August of 1990. During this time he has served as Operations Chair,

Sergeant-at-Arms, Vice-President, President-Elect, President and Director. He has been part of the Telecom-

municator Banquet for over twenty-five years, has been the CommLink Editor for the past 14 ½ years and

has been Registration Chair/Vice-Chair on three Western Regional Conferences. He is also a Senior and

Life member of APCO and has served on various Task Forces and Committees at the National level. Jim is

currently CPRA’s Executive Council Delegate to APCO and is seeking to be reelected.

Name: ________________________________

Guest: ________________________________

Agency/ Company: _____________ Phone #: ( ____)__________

Please make checks payable to: California Public-Safety Radio Association

Mail Payment to CPRA P.O. Box 39100, Downey, CA 90239 or

Or email your credit card info to Treasurer@cpra.org

RSVP Deadline - December 1, 2017

or Email RSVP to Presient@cpra.org

CPRA Officer Installation Dinner

Friday December 8, 2017

Citrus City Grille 2765 Lakeshore Drive

Corona, CA 92883

Special Guest - Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Social Hour

7:30 - 10:00 PM Dinner, Entertainment, Officer Installation

Registration $50.00 per person

Salad: Organic Mixed Greens

Entrees: Choice of amazing pot roast, roast chicken or vegetarian penne

Beverage: Soda, Coffee, Iced Tea

Deserts