One-time Certification Exemption Expires Soon 

As previously reported, the policy of allowing a one-time exemption to renew your outdated certifications is set to expire on January 1, 2024. Your IMSA certification is good for three years. During that time, you have several options for acquiring the needed continuing education credits (CECs) for renewal including technical/vocational coursework, webinars and the IMSA CEC Library.  

Once the three years have elapsed, your certification is no longer valid and will need to be renewed. For more information on how to renew visit https://www.imsasafety.org/certification-renewal/ or email cert@imsasafety.com  

2024 IMSA Forum and Expo Call for Presenters 

IMSA staff are hard at work planning for another great Forum and Expo, July 14-18 in Irving, Texas. In the coming weeks, we will be opening the event portal to submit your ideas and outlines for technical sessions. Please keep a lookout for the official announcement and link to the registration portal.  

Certification Update 

In the January/February issue of the Journal, the Certification Corner will cover the following topics:  

Review of IMSAs registration and cancellation policies. With the change to online testing and reviews some of the longstanding registration and cancelation policies have been updated. Make sure you know all the details before you sign up for your next review session.   

What is my Section? Knowing what Section you are in is important when signing up for classes and training. The Certification Corner will walk you through how to determine what section you are in as well as how to contact your Section leadership for help with certification and training.  

2024 Spring Certification Schools. Many of the IMSA Sections run certification reviews and testing during the months of March, April and Mary. In the Certification Corner, we will list the sections that have announced their meetings and how you can get more information on all of the exam review classes being held year-round.  

For the latest members-only information don’t forget to check Intersect, the new IMSA online community.  

Engage With Your Peers on Intersect, IMSA's New Online Community!

other public safety professionals, engage with their section, access their volunteer groups and more! The community includes a member directory, IMSA and industry news, an event calendar and a knowledge center. 

Log in today using your IMSA credentials. Our Quick Start Guide will walk you through how to update your profile, post a message etc… And don’t forget to review the Community Guidelines. 

If you need assistance, email membership@imsasafety.org 

Get ready to take your IMSA experience to the next level! 

It's Time to Renew Your IMSA Membership

Don't miss out! Jan. 1, 2024, is the beginning of a new membership year. If you haven’t renewed, log in to your IMSA account today to access the invoice and avoid a lapse in benefits, including: 

• Intersect, IMSA’s new members-only online community where education, networking and collaboration converge 
• All new certifications 
• Discounts on courses 
• Industry-specific communications 
• 2024 Forum & Expo in Irving, Texas 
• Member-only webinars 

Let IMSA continue to help you advance your career in public safety. Renew today! 

Questions? Email membership@imsasafety.org or call 321-392-0500. 

Reserve Your Booth for the 2024 IMSA Forum & Expo

Reserve your booth today to get your brand in front of the public safety industry at our 2024 Forum & Expo! 

The Expo Hall will be open July 15-17 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. This year’s schedule also includes non-compete time on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

To view the floor plan, log into the Event Portal and click on Exhibitor Portal. 

For questions, or to reserve your booth, email events@imsasafety.org.

IMSA Award Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for the 2024 IMSA awards. While awards are presented annually at the Forum & Expo, nominations are open year-round. Help us shine a spotlight on those who have gone above and beyond. Visit the IMSA website today to review the criteria. The deadline for submitting nominations is March 1 and the 2024 awards will be presented at the Forum & Expo in Irving, Texas. 

Submit your nomination today! 

IMSA Journal Available Online

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Subject Matter Expert Looking for Exposure?

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 its 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.

2024 Advertising Opportunities

IMSA is working with The Wyman Company as our 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. Learn more from our media kit.

ARIZONA SECTION

Contact: Ray Parmigiani

Phone: (602) 620-9108

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 1/16/2024, Gilbert, AZ

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 1/22/2024, Gilber, AZ

FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: Stacey Mueller

Phone: 305-304-5331

IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 1/12/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I 1/15/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 1/17/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, 1/18/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, 1/26/2024

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician, I 2/20/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician, I 2/22/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 3/11/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, 3/13/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, 3/15/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 4/4/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, 4/8/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, 4/8/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, 4/10/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 4/29/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 5/1/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, 5/1/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 6/14/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, 6/17/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 6/17/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, 6/19/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, 7/29/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 7/29/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 7/31/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician, III 8/24/2024, Port Orange, FL

MIDWESTERN SECTION

Contact: Douglas Pershall

Phone: 309-428-3993

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, 1/15/2024, Des Moines, IA

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 1/16/2024, Des Moines, IA

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 1/18/2024, Des Moines, IA

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, 2/5/2024, St Louis, MO

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 2/6/2024, St Louis, MO

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 2/8/2024, St Louis, MO

NEW JERSEY SECTION

Contact: Guy Pettinga

Phone: 609-705-5842

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 3/18/2024, Bordentown, NJ

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, 3/18/2024, Bordentown, NJ

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, 3/19/2024, Bordentown, NJ

IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 3/20/2024, Bordentown, NJ

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, 3/21/2024, Bordentown, NJ

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 3/21/2024, Bordentown, NJ

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 3/21/2024, Bordentown, NJ

ONTARIO SECTION

Contact: Robert Decleir

Phone: 906-638-7506

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, 3/27/2024, Brampton, ON

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 3/27/2024, Brampton, ON

SOUTHEASTERN SECTION

Contact: Jon Hoffman

Phone: 256-337-4613

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 1/8/2024, Columbia, SC

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, 1/8/2024, Columbia, SC

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 1/9/2024, Columbia, SC

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 1/10/2024 Columbia, SC

Be sure to visit IMSAsafety.org to see the latest news from IMSA’s Sustaining Member companies at the end of the home page. Members may submit news to journal@imsasafety.org

Smart Cities

• Smart Cities Connect: Syracuse Focuses on Vision Zero and Digital Empowerment (StateTech)
• Is your agency part of a smart city? How public safety can benefit (Police1)

Fiber Optics

• Florida congressman wants fiber optics crews held accountable after trail of broken sewer, sprinkler lines (WKMG)
• Laying fiber optics from Bend to Portland (The Madras Pioneer)

Fire Alarm

• ‘Not Acceptable’: Why So Many Hawaii Schools Lack Fire Alarms (The 74)
• Avoiding false fire alarms: a guide (The Flor-Ala)

Roadway and Area Lighting

• Work Begins on UCF Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project (OCFL.net)
• A Walk with Public Safety: Keeping our Campus Safe (The Spectator)

Signs & Signals

• John Ducker: Sometimes our road symbols make no sense (Times Colonist)

Traffic and Transportation

• Traffic Lab: Roadblocks to transportation projects, policies and politics (Seattle Times)
• D.C. doubled its number of traffic cameras this fall. 140 more are coming. (The Washington Post)

Work Zone

• State begins automatic speed cameras in work zones on I-87 and I-84 (The Daily Gazette)
• Local governments increasing eye speed cameras to slow school, work zone traffic (Daily Press)

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