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Federal Partners

Capitol Insights: From the Desk of Government Affairs

Sunday, July 27, 2025

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location: Baltimore Convention Center, 337-338

CEU: 1

Main Presenter(s)

Greg Cooke

Telecommunications Policy Consultant

Co-Presenter(s)

Nicole McGinnis

Chief Counsel and Director of Government Relations
APCO International
Jonathan Gilad

Vice President, Government Affairs
NENA
Yesim Karaman

Director of Government Affairs
National Sheriffs' Association
Steven Alonzo

Government Relations Manager
International Association of Fire Chiefs

Policy advocates from 9-1-1 and public safety organizations will discuss key federal regulatory and legislative issues affecting public safety communications, behind-the-scenes insights, and opportunities for greater partnership and member engagement.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will understand key federal regulatory and legislative issues related to public safety communications.
Participants will be able to learn how 9-1-1 and public safety organizations are dealing with critical federal policy issues in public safety communications.
Participants will be able to identify trends in what emergency communications centers need from policymakers at the federal level.