Chris Cord, emergency communications center director, attended the Virginia NENA (National Emergency Number Association)/APCO (Association of Public Safety Communication Officials) spring conference. Cord was able to hear from 911 professionals around the state, representatives from national 911 organizations, and speakers including Jeff Dodson, a former Orange County communications officer. Now Chief of Police for the City of Radford, Virginia, Dodson presented on leading in times of crisis as Chief Longo did during the search for UVA student, Hannah Graham. He also learned about new recruitment strategies and help staff become more prepared in times of crisis.
ViaChris Cord. Jeff Dodson speaking at the NENA/APCO Conference
Finance director, Sara Keeler attended the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) annual meeting in Portland, Oregon. Finance Officers and professionals from around the nation convened to learn about
topics such as: PCI compliance, public engagement in the budgeting process, public - private partnerships, and financial data transparency. Keeler noted, “ The opportunity to meet colleagues from around the nation and learn how they are tackling real problems in their communities was inspiring. ”
Via GFOA.org
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