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The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) invites you to the 2024 Utah Public Safety Summit. The conference was designed with public safety professionals in mind and focuses on leadership, educational experiences, critical thinking opportunities, and best practices.

Conference topics include: forensic case studies, sessions on leadership and peer support, lessons learned from recent events, partnerships in communities, traffic safety, drug trends, emergency management, law enforcement, fire, and other public safety topics.

You’ll leave this two-day conference with valuable information and lessons from peers who represent organizations across the country. DPS is proud to serve the state in more ways than one. From patrolling highways to preparing Utahns for emergency situations, the department is honored to host this conference to further prepare our public safety professionals in our great state.

Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the attendee; please visit the conference website for hotel block information. Breakfast will not be served; however, lunch will be provided on both days.

If you have further questions, please contact our conference committee by emailing: upss@utah.gov.

Tuesday, June 11 • 2:20pm - 3:20pm
Beyond Command and Control: Unveiling Coordination Through VOAD's Strategic Partnerships in Disaster Response

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This presentation will explore the often-overlooked 'third C' of disaster response—Coordination. Participants will discover how Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
(VOAD) plays a pivotal role in coordinating non-governmental resources and services during emergencies. Attendees will gain insights into mobilizing and leveraging VOAD's network to enhance resilience and response capabilities across communities.

Speakers
avatar for Pat Malan

Pat Malan

President, VOAD
Pat Malan currently serves as the President of Utah VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster).  VOAD is a national organization that is organized by states and brings together a coalition of NGOs that are available to render aid during emergencies.  Pat, N7PAT, also currently... Read More →


Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm MDT
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