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2020 TSD Conference in Frisco, TX
We Love Special Needs Training TSD CONFERENCE is March 20-25 4-Dozen Special Needs Workshops Earn CEUs at Specialized Training Events Industry Experts + Keynotes 75 Exhibiting Companies Roadeo Competition & Knowledge Test Do You Need a Scholarship to the TSD Conference? Interested in participating but don’t have the resources to get to Frisco, Texas? Now is your chance! The TSD Conference and Roadeo organizer WIT. donate all proceeds from the event each year to fund scholarships to cover roundtrip airfare, hotel nights and registration for deserving teams in need. Simply submit an application that tells us why your team should be selected. Application deadline extended to Sunday, March 1! Scholarship sponsored by HopSkipDrive. HopSkipDrive was founded to make a positive difference in the busy lives of parents and their children. As the company now works with individual schools and districts, it is supporting the TSD Conference and roadeo by offering a scholarship for one contestant to participate in the roadeo competition and attend the TSD Conference (registration fees only, travel or hotel accommodations are not included). Download the HopSkipDrive Scholarship Grant Application and submit to Alex Robinson of WIT. at alexrobinson6@msn.com by Sunday, March 1! APPLY TODAY Questions? Call Sam on the TSD Conference Hotline (310) 802-7812
Colorado Bill Would Establish School Bus Safety Pilot Program
Sen. Don Coram introduced SB20-052, also known as “The Smart School Bus Safety Pilot Program,” on Jan. 8. The bill would create a program, overseen by the state Department of Public Safety and a program administrator, to increase school bus safety and security for students by implementing a new pilot program. Under the program, the bill states that the Department of Public Safety would award three-year grants to participating school districts for radio equipment and silent alarms, as well as funding for training, installation, and maintenance costs for the equipment. SB20-052 is currently scheduled for a hearing with the Senate Finance committee on Feb. 11, according to the General Assembly’s website. The bill is reportedly part of a larger effort to increase safety in Colorado's schools, with the state spending $75 million over the past two years, according to CBS4. Learn more on this online here: https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/737322/colorado-bill-would-establish-school-bus-safety-pilot-program?utm_source=email&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_campaign=20200211-NL-SBF-Newsline-BOBCD200205007&omdt=NL-SBF-Newsline&omid=1126293993&oly_enc_id=5667D5030534J5J.
National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin
FROM: https://www.dhs.gov/ntas/advisory/national-terrorism-advisory-system-bulletin-january-4-2020 Date Issued: Saturday, January 4, 2020 View as PDF: National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin - January 4, 2020 (pdf, 1 page, 641.01KB) Summary The United States designated Iran a “State Sponsor of Terrorism” in 1984 and since then, Iran has actively engaged in or directed an array of violent and deadly acts against the United States and its citizens globally. The United States designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a Foreign Terrorist Organization on April 15, 2019 for its direct involvement in terrorist plotting. Read this Bulletin translated into various languages Duration Issued: January 04, 2020 05:15 pm Expires: January 18, 2020 01:00 pm Details On January 2, 2020, the United States carried out a lethal strike in Iraq killing Iranian IRGC-Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani while Soleimani was in Iraq. Iranian leadership and several affiliated violent extremist organizations publicly stated they intend to retaliate against the United States. At this time we have no information indicating a specific, credible threat to the Homeland. Iran and its partners, such as Hizballah, have demonstrated the intent and capability to conduct operations in the United States. Previous homeland-based plots have included, among other things, scouting and planning against infrastructure targets and cyber enabled attacks against a range of U.S.-based targets. Iran maintains a robust cyber program and can execute cyber attacks against the United States. Iran is capable, at a minimum, of carrying out attacks with temporary disruptive effects against critical infrastructure in the United States. Iran likely views terrorist activities as an option to deter or retaliate against its perceived adversaries. In many instances, Iran has targeted United States interests through its partners such as Hizballah. Homegrown Violent Extremists could capitalize on the heightened tensions to launch individual attacks. An attack in the homeland may come with little or no warning. The Department of Homeland Security is working closely with our federal, state, local, and private sector partners to detect and defend against threats to the Homeland, and will enhance security measures as necessary. Types of Advisories Bulletin Describes current developments or general trends regarding threats of terrorism. Elevated Alert Warns of a credible terrorism threat against the United States. Imminent Alert Warns of a credible, specific and impending terrorism threat against the United States. How You Can Help Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement who are best to offer specific details on terroristic indicators. Report suspicious activity or information about a threat, including online activity, to Fusion Centers and the FBI’s Field Offices - part of the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative. Learn how to recognize signs of pre-operational planning associated with terrorism or other criminal activity. Be Prepared Be prepared for cyber disruptions, suspicious emails, and network delays. Be responsible for your personal safety. Know where emergency exits and security personnel are located. Carry emergency contact and special needs information with you. Implement basic cyber hygiene practices such as effecting data backups and employing multi-factor authentication. For more information visit CISA.gov. Connect, Plan, Train, and Report to prepare businesses & employees. Security tools/resources can be accessed through the DHS’s Hometown Security Campaign. Stay Informed The U.S. Government will provide additional information about any emerging threat as additional information is identified. The public is encouraged to listen to local law enforcement and public safety officials. We urge Americans to continue to travel, attend public events, and freely associate with others but remain vigilant and aware of surroundings. The Department of State issues international travel alerts and warnings. For additional information visit Ready.gov. If You See Something, Say Something™. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement or call 911.
CSPTA Quarterly Newsletter | January 2020
Happy New Year! Get ready to sign up for classes early this year for the 2020 CSPTA Transportation Summit! We are ramping up the site early this year for registration, and hope to launch in February! We will send an email to all members as soon as registration opens. Check out the attached edition of the CSPTA newsletter, featuring: Committee and board member opportunities 2020 Summit updates and room information ASBC Love the Bus event shows information FMCSA doubles the random drug test rate for truck drivers details Meet board member Donna Grattino Thank you for your support, and we hope you have a great start to 2020! Printable Version (PDF)

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