Courses

This course is designed to introduce the student to the various roles, functions, and governance models that impact a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). Topics include an introduction to human resources, employee relations, local government finance, federal and local legislation and oversight of a PSAP, cybersecurity policies and procedures, Next Generation technology and applications, policy and procedure writing, and grant writing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of human resources processes as a telecommunicator, basic budgeting and finance, general knowledge of cybersecurity practices, Next Generation technology and applications in the PSAP and an introduction to federal and state legislation relating to 911 and grant writing.

The following courses must be completed prior to taking this course:
Take EME-111