At IMSA, April is one of our favorite months because we get to celebrate you, our volunteers. Whether you serve as a current or past committee member, moderator, section leader, Forum & Expo volunteer or have helped launch our brand-new exams - thank you!

Volunteer Appreciation Month highlights include:

• Thank You Thursday posts available on the website and social media
• A complete listing of 2024 volunteers in the March/April Journal and on the website
• Dedicated Volunteer Appreciation website section

Interested in volunteering? Explore how you can help move the association forward.

Questions? Email Laura Jeffcoat Sosa.

What’s New in Public Safety? Find Out at Our Tech Sessions! 

Hear from industry leaders on the latest trends and products in public safety, plus, earn continuing education credits with our technical sessions. Below are just a few of our fascinating topics:

• Revolutionizing Traffic Management Through AI
• Ensuring Safety and Sustainability in Power-Disrupted Intersections
• Roadway Situational Awareness Needed for the Vision Zero Future
• Leveraging Digital Twin Technology to Minimizing Intersection Conflicts
• Implementing Dutch Signals in North America
• And More!

Keep a look out on the event portal for more session topics.

Everything is Bigger in Texas - Including Your Brand Recognition!

The 2024 IMSA Forum & Expo offers a variety of opportunities designed to increase your brand recognition and leave a lasting impression on attendees. Click here to view the Sponsorship Prospectus. In addition to the packages listed, sponsorships can also be customized to match your specific needs and budget. Email events@imsasafety.org to get the conversation started. Below are just a few of our exciting sponsorship opportunities. 

Hotel Room Blocks are Filling Fast!

IMSA has secured a discounted room rate at the following hotels. While all three are within walking distance, the Texican Court and Westin Irving are directly across the street from the convention center. The Omni is approximately .9 miles.   

Texican Court * - Rate expires June 27 at 6 pm CST 

Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas - Rate expires June 20 at 5 pm CST 

Omni Las Colinas Hotel - Rate expires June 21 

Book your hotel today to secure the discounted rate! 

*Please note: Texican Court rooms include a refrigerator complete with snacks and beverages that are the guest’s responsibility. If you would like the items removed, please contact the Texican Court directly. Cost is $35 to remove or $15 to place a lock on the refrigerator. 

July 2 is the Last Day to Sign Up for Circle R Ranch

The Circle R Ranch is the place to be Wednesday evening for an authentic Texas celebration and rodeo! The event is included with the full conference and certification registrations and available as an add on for all other types. However, you must RSVP by July 2 that you will be attending in order to make certain your name is on the list. Those that have not registered or RSVP’d by July 2 will not be able to attend. If you did not RSVP during the registration process, no worries. We will be sending an email in the coming weeks so you can respond at that time. Questions? Email events@imsasafety.org.

Leadership Sessions Have Been Announced

Leading a section takes a lot of time and energy and IMSA International is here to help. Attend the section leadership sessions and discover tools and resources you can leverage for marketing, certification and finance.

• Membership and Marketing, Maureen Taylor, Director of Membership, Marketing and Services 
• Section Finance and Record Keeping, Ann Marie Hughes, Financial Specialist 
• IMSA Certification Program and Q & A, Feleasah Rogers, Education and Certification Director 
• Section Leadership 101, Tyson Evatz, Interim Executive Director 

July 15 at 1 pm – 2 pm

July 15 at 2 pm – 3 pm

July 15 at 3 pm – 5 pm

July 18, time TBD

IMSA Journal Available Online

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Call for Content - IMSA Journal

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.

Jasper Electronics

Jasper’s Model TC2216-24 is a 19” rack-mounted, 2-output switching power supply capable of delivering up to 175 Watts DC and intended specifically for use in ATC High Voltage (HV) Cabinets. These are designed for non-redundant “cold pluggable” installation in the end product. AC input and PE are via a detachable power cord inlet, and DC output power connections are through a 6-circuit connector, both on the rear panel. Front panel test points allow the user to verify output voltage set points. Model TC2216-24 is convection cooled with an extended operating temp range and designed to be directly interchangeable with 2216-24 modules from other vendors. Learn more.

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 Roadway Lighting Technician I, In-Person, 4/29/2024, Phoenix, AZ

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, In-Person, 5/1/2024, Phoenix, AZ

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, In-Person, 5/8/2024, Peoria, AZ

BRITISH COLUMBIA SECTION

Contact: Graeme Kraft

Phone: (604) 235-1906

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, In-Person, 5/13/2024, Coquitlam, BC

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, In-Person, 5/16/2024, Coquitlam, BC

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, In-Person, 5/16/2024, Coquitlam, BC

FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: Stacey Mueller

Phone: 305-304-5331

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 4/29/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 5/1/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 5/1/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 5/1/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 5/17/2024 ,Port Orange, FL

IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Design, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 6/14/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 6/17/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 6/17/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online),6/19/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 7/8/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 7/10/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 7/29/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 7/29/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 7/31/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 8/19/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 8/24/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/9/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/11/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/13/2024, Port Orange, FL IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/16/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 10/22/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), Florida Section 10/24/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 11/12/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 11/12/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 11/14/2024, Port Orange, FL

MIDWESTERN SECTION

Contact: Doug Pershall

Phone: (309) 428-3993

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, In-Person, 4/29/2024, Peoria, IL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, In-Person, 4/30/2024, Peoria, IL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, In-Person, 4/30/2024, Peoria, IL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, In-Person, 5/2/2024, Peoria, IL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, In-Person, 5/2/2024, Peoria, IL

NEW JERSEY SECTION

Contact: Guy Pettinga

Phone: 609-705-5842

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, In-Person, 8/26/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, In-Person, 8/26/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, In-Person, 8/26/2024 Harrisburg, NJ

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, In-Person, 8/27/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, In-Person, 8/28/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, In-Person, 8/29/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, In-Person, 8/29/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, In-Person, 8/29/2024, Harrisburg, PA

SOUTHWESTERN SECTION

Contact: Mike Durgin

Phone: (469) 540-6362

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, In-Person, 5/24/2024, Galveston, TX

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, In-Person, 5/27/2024, Galveston, TX

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, In-Person, 5/27/2024, Galveston, TX

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, In-Person, 5/29/2024, Galveston, TX

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, In-Person, 5/29/2024, Galveston, TX

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, In-Person, 5/29/2024, Galveston, TX

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, In-Person, 5/29/2024, Galveston, TX

TRI-STATE SECTION

Contact: Jerry Martin

Phone: (330) 465-7250

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, In-Person, 5/21/2024, Wooster, OH

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 

As AI emerges, Honolulu’s time to become a ‘smart city’ is now (KHON) 

City of Dallas named in IDC Government Insights’ Seventh Annual Smart Cities North America Awards (City of Dallas) 

Fiber Optics 

Optical Fiber Production (NASA) 

NRL Research Physicists Explore Fiber Optic Computing Using Distributed Feedback (U.S. Navy) 

Fire Alarm 

City of York bids farewell to historic fire alarm system (Fox 43) 

Tennessee lawmaker proposes new school safety measure: modifying fire alarm response (WCYB) 

Roadway and Area Lighting 

Lighting improved on accident-prone Providence road (WPRI) 

Atlanta City Council to consider adding $3.9 million to next phase of street light, safety initiative (11 Alive) 

Signs & Signals 

Milwaukee Common Council members look for answers about 'unacceptable' street light outages (WISN) 

Local artists create colorful traffic signal boxes in Norfolk (WAVY) 

High Point to conduct study on traffic signals across the city (Fox News 8) 

Traffic and Transportation 

In St. Pete Beach, an event asks: Can transit fans and critics get on the same page? (Tampa Bay Times) 

KYTC encourages traffic awareness ahead of eclipse (The Times Leader) 

Work Zone 

What can be done to make work zones safer? (Safety + Health) 

First-of-its-kind road disruption and work zone safety pilot to be launched in Oregon (TTI) 

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