It's Time to Renew Your IMSA Membership

It's an exciting time to be an IMSA member! Renewing your membership for 2024 means you have access to:

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

Let IMSA help you advance your career in public safety. Renew today by logging into your IMSA account to access the 2024 membership invoice. 

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



Reserve Your Booth for the 2024 IMSA Forum & Expo

Get your brand in front of the public safety industry when you reserve your booth for the 2024 IMSA Forum & Expo in Irving, Texas. 

The Forum & Expo will be held July 14-18 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. The Expo Hall officially opens on Monday, July 15 with the Opening Reception and runs through July 17. In addition to holding the reception in the Expo Hall, this year’s schedule 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



Coming Soon – IMSA Certification Corner

The new IMSA Certification Corner will debut in the Nov/Dec issue of the Journal. The column is designed to keep you up to date on the latest certification exam prep class information and policy or process changes. The Certification Corner covers current and future exam information as well as class and testing procedure changes that are being worked on. It will appear in every issue of the Journal and we welcome your input.

If you have questions or ideas for future articles, please reach out to the Educational Advisory Council or email cert@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! 

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Jasper Electronics



Jasper Electronics designs and manufactures Traffic Control Power Supplies and custom Power

Distribution Assemblies (PDAs) which are fully compliant to Caltrans TEES for use in 332, 334, 336, 342, 344, and 346 Series cabinets. Jasper also offers compliant units for use in Advanced Transportation Controller High Voltage cabinets, NEMA cabinets, state-of-the-art Traffic Intersection Control Systems, modern LED road signs, and other related applications. If you’re upgrading an older system, Jasper offers smaller, lighter, more efficient, and much more reliable units than legacy supplies. Please contact us today with your requirements!

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.

CANADIAN PRAIRIE

Contact: Darrell Geiss

P: 306.527.1746

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, 12/4/2023, Online

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 12/6/2023, Online

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 12/12/2023, Online

FAR WESTERN SECTION 

Contact: Jerrold Dankbar 

P: 916.740.9259 

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 11/27/2023, Online

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, 11/27/2023, Online

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, 11/29/2023, Online

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 11/29/2023, Online

FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: About Phase Academy – Stacey Mueller

P: 813.310.3530

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 12/14/2023, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, 12/14/2023, Port Orange, FL

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

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

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

MIDWESTERN SECTION

Contact: Doug Pershall

P: 309-428-3993

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, 12/11/2023, Moline, Illinois

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 12/12/2023, Moline, Illinois

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 12/14/2023, Moline, Illinois

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW JERSEY SECTION

Contact: Guy Petinga

P: 609.705.5842

IIMSA 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

SOUTHEASTERN SECTION

Contact: Jon Hoffman

P: 256-33-4613

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 need a new mindset, not just new technology (Route Fifty)
• How Smart Cities Can Leverage the Power of Digital Twins (State Tech)

Fiber Optics

• Plano’s DZS Partners With French Telecom Orange on Next‑Gen Fiber Optics Pilot (Dallas Innovates)
• MIT soft optical fibers help treat peripheral nerve disorders (Optics.org)

Fire Alarm

• FDNY shuts down shelter for asylum seekers in Midtown Manhattan, citing inadequate fire alarm system (CBS News)
• PHL’s Fire Alarm System Upgrades Program Continues (PHL)

Roadway and Area Lighting

• After deadly crash, county commissioners approve lighting project for road leading to MDC (KRQE News)
• Enhanced Middletown street lighting aims to reduce walker-related crashes, boost safety (The Middletown Press)

Signs & Signals

• Public Meetings Planned to Revisit Recently Installed Speed Limit Signs and Signals in Downtown Hingham (The Anchor)
• Traffic signal installed at notorious Riverside intersection where crash killed 8-year-old (NBC Los Angeles)

Traffic and Transportation

• States Implement Better Traffic Management With Smart Transportation Systems (StateTech)
• Portland Bureau of Transportation makes changes in wake of traffic deaths (KATU)

Work Zone

• When do reduced speed limits in construction zones apply? (The Press-Enterprise)
• Many drivers in favor of stricter rules, per Work Zone Safety Work Group survey (WBAL)