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911 PSAP Leadership Training
Course Description:
This course has been designed to provide an overview of the 911 Program in Iowa for those in positions of leadership within a PSAP. The contents of the training may include: ? A brief history and overview of the 911 system in Iowa ? Review of the laws and rules that govern 911 system regulations ? Review of the different governing bodies within the 911 system ? Review administrative forms and requirements, such as due dates, individual forms, etc. ? Review funding sources such as grants, surcharges, etc. ? Miscellaneous Operational Information Attendees of this course will gain a better understanding of 911 in the State of Iowa.
Event Location/Address:
Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ) State Emergency Operations Center 6100 NW 78th Ave.
City and County:
Johnston  -  POLK     (District 1)
Additional Information:
1) Microwaves and cashless vending available, adequate time will be provided for lunch 2) Travel and meals will be your own. 3) Ample parking available, enter at main doors under the flags 4) Photo ID will be required for access
Course Dates:
11/18/2026   through   11/18/2026    -   (9:00 AM  to  3:00 PM)
Course Contact:
HSEM Training Staff    -    visit our contact information page
Preventing Targeted Violence in Public Spaces
Course Description:
This presentation will highlight past incidents as well as relevant findings and recommendations from NTAC’s latest research, Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016-2020, which indicates that targeted violence is preventable. It will also focus on how law enforcement and communities can develop a framework for using a multidisciplinary approach to identify and process reports of concerning behaviors; gather information to assess for risk; and develop risk management strategies to intervene with individuals exhibiting concerning or threatening behaviors to reduce the likelihood of a violent outcome. This event is intended for law enforcement partners, mental health practitioners, emergency responders and other private/public safety professionals. It is NOT active shooter response training.
Event Location/Address:
Ron Pearson Conference Center 5820 Westown Pkwy
City and County:
West Des Moines  -  POLK     (District 1)
Additional Information:
1) Ample parking available 2) Enter through the East entrance, Gov't ID is required 3) Travel is on your own 4) Registration is required, follow the link below 5) Direct questions reach out to: Jamie Sipes – [email protected], 515-695-3153 Ed Oslica – [email protected], 202-763-52855
Course Dates:
12/3/2026   through   12/3/2026    -   (9:00 AM  to  4:00 PM)
Registration Information:
Copy and paste link into new browser: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-secret-service-preventing-targeted-violence-in-public-spaces-tickets-2002525748420?aff=oddtdtcreator
Course Contact:
Ed  Oslica      [email protected]      (202) 763-5285
AWR 167 Sport Event Risk Mgmt
Course Description:
This 2-day course focuses on building capabilities for multi-agency collaboration. Intact university teams will learn to agree on basic concepts relative to: planning, risk assessment, training, exercising plans, and recovery/business continuity thro
Event Location/Address:
Polk County Emergency Management 1907 Carpenter Ave.
City and County:
Des Moines  -  POLK     (District 1)
Additional Information:
1) This facility takes a whole block, with Polk County Public Health on the front (south side of bldg)—directly to the north of the Polk County Human Services (DHS) Building. 2) Park in the two east most rows or the southern most row, see link for parking. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 3) Travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided. 4) Registration is required, follow the link below.
Course Dates:
12/9/2026   through   12/10/2026    -   (8:00 AM  to  4:30 PM)
Registration Information:
Copy and paste link to complete your registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=LS&C=AWR167&S=545
Course Contact:
Brett  McIntyre      [email protected]      (515) 286-2107
G 191 Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command System Interface
Course Description:
This 1-day, Advanced Professional Series course will allow participants to develop an effective interface between Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by applying Incident Command System (ICS) principles. This course works best when delivered to ICS and EOC personnel from the same community. The course reviews ICS and EOC responsibilities and functions and depends heavily on exercises and group discussions to formulate the interface. **This course is part of the FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS)
Event Location/Address:
Marshall County Sheriff's Office/Emergency Management EOC 2369 Jessup Ave
City and County:
Marshalltown  -  MARSHALL     (District 1)
Additional Information:
1) Parking will be on the south side of the Sheriff's Office in the circle area. Enter through SE door marked "Civil/Admin", take elevator up to 3rd floor training rooms. 2) Travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided.
Course Dates:
12/16/2026   through   12/16/2026    -   (8:00 AM  to  4:30 PM)
Course Contact:
HSEM Training Staff    -    visit our contact information page
MGT 304 Sport and Special Event Staff Training and Development
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide participants with tools and methodologies for training and developing stakeholders assigned to and responsible for public safety at sporting and special events through comprehensively reviewing safety and security staffing challenges, whole community training requirements, and the management and continuous improvement of sport and special event training programs. The training is applicable across the United States regardless of the venue size, capacity, or type of event.
Event Location/Address:
Polk County Emergency Management 1907 Carpenter Ave.
City and County:
Des Moines  -  POLK     (District 1)
Additional Information:
1) This facility takes a whole block, with Polk County Public Health on the front (south side of bldg)—directly to the north of the Polk County Human Services (DHS) Building. 2) Park in the two east most rows or the southern most row, see link for parking. https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/emergency-management/about-us/location-facilities/ 3) Travel and meals are on your own, adequate time will be provided. 4) Registration is required, follow the link below.
Course Dates:
1/13/2027   through   1/14/2027    -   (8:00 AM  to  4:30 PM)
Registration Information:
Copy and paste link to complete your registration: https://my.teex.org/TeexPortal/Default.aspx?MO=mCourseCatalog&D=NE&C=MGT304&S=50
Course Contact:
Brett  McIntyre      [email protected]      (515) 286-2107
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