Putting First Responders First

Jan. 9, 2008
The 2008 Homeland Security S&T Stakeholders Conference West, held Jan. 14-17 in Los Angeles, will draw officials from across the nation and internationally to highlight the technology needs of police, fire and emergency management personnel at all levels of government.

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) presents this “Putting First Responders First” conference with support from the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The State of California’s Office of Homeland Security (OHS) also will participate.

The event aims to inform first responders, state and local governments, industry and academia on the direction and scope of DHS S&T research investments by describing current programs and discussing technology needs within the field.

The program includes an impressive list of speakers, featuring DHS Under Secretary for Science and Technology Jay Cohen and Matthew Bettenhausen, executive director of the California OHS. In addition, researchers from universities, private companies, laboratories and other organizations will present at the conference.

“Putting First Responders First” will be held in the Los Angeles Convention Center. Credentialed, uniformed first responders will gain free admission to conference sessions, receptions and the exhibition hall.

For details and registration information, please visit http://www.ndia.org/homeland.

About the Author

Laura Walter

Laura Walter was formerly senior editor of EHS Today. She is a subject matter expert in EHS compliance and government issues and has covered a variety of topics relating to occupational safety and health. Her writing has earned awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) and APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. Her debut novel, Body of Stars (Dutton) was published in 2021.

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