a.  Sponsors:  ComNET is the product of an interagency program effort from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Preparedness Directorate, bringing together the Office of Grants and Training (G&T) and the Preparedness Network (PREPnet).  ComNET is produced by the National Terrorism Prepardness Institute, a division of the Southeastern Public Safety Institute at St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida.  Additional support is furnished by the US Army Satellite Education Network (SEN) at Ft. Lee, VA.

b.  Availability:  This FREE, public domain, videotaped program will be available as scheduled on C/KU analog satellite downlinks and on the Military/Federal CDV GETN Convergent digital satellite networks.  A live web cast and later archived webcast version will also be available using Windows Media Player.  GETN/Convergent digital satellite downlinks are found at over 1200 military installations and federal office locations.  Other federal and private satellite networks may also carry this program.  In addition, the program may be available to a limited number of non-satellite capable military and federal sites via VTC terrestrial relay.  Local site use coordination of satellite downlinks will be required.  

Will this program be web streamed:  Yes, this program will be available in a live and archived version.  Details will be furnished in the final coordination message upon registration.  You can also see past programs by clicking on “View Previous Broadcasts” from the FAST TRACK menu on the right of this page:  NTPI Webcasts.  You no longer have to create a user account name and password to access the webcasts. 

c.  Target Audience Statement:  The primary target audience includes federal, state and local law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services (EMS), emergency management, and public works.  Secondary audiences for this program include federal, state, and local police academies, university police, military police/security units, military emergency preparedness officials, National Guard Civil Support Teams, sheriff’s offices and public health officials. 

d.  Program Summary:  Feature Stories for 28 June, 2006 ComNET program include:

Intelligence Toolbox Training: The School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University, offers a course designed to help law enforcement agencies sustain an intelligence capacity.  ComNET travels to the Spokane, WA to find out about this unique Grants & Training sponsored course.

Advanced Chemical/Biological Integrated Response Course:  The ACBIRC course is designed to provide a hands-on environment focused on chemical and biological detection, signature, and sampling to enhance first responder readiness.  ComNET visits Dugway Proving Ground and talks to instructors and participants about this rigorous Grants & Training sponsored course.

Bioshield 2006:  In the event of a bioterrorism incident, public health workers will need to know how to effectively manage and distribute much needed medical supplies, including prophylaxis and vaccines.  ComNET attends the Bioshield 2006 exercise in Florida to find out more about how the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Points of Distribution (POD) will prepare Florida’s communities for pharmaceutical distribution.

Isolation and Quarantine:  Nebraska is leading the way in bioterrorism preparedness with its biocontainment unit.  ComNET travels to Omaha, NE to tour this one-of-a-kind 10-bed unit, set up to handle highly contagious and deadly infectious conditions.

e.  CEUs, CMEs, Certificates:  We are pleased to announce that you may earn continuing education units or CEUs for viewing ComNET programs.  To register for CEUs, go to the NTPI website and click on “CEUs Online”.  This link will take you through the registration process, evaluation and the program test.  With a test grade of 75% or better, you will receive a CEU certificate via e-mail or U.S. mail. 

f.  Videotape Availability:  Videotapes of prior broadcasts of ComNET and Live Response programs are currently available from NTPI at no cost to those who request them.  Please send an e-mail with the following information to: Diana Ospina at: ospinad@spcollege.edu, or call 727-341-4130:  

Broadcast Title:
Broadcast Sponsor:
Broadcast Date:
Estimated number of viewers at your location:
Requester's Name:
Organizational Name:
Complete Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Email: 

g.  Videotape release (if taping from broadcast):  This FREE program is unclassified and non-scrambled.  There are no copyright restrictions on this program, however it MAY NOT be videotaped and re-broadcast where fees are attached to its showing.  It may not be edited, segmented, or used for commercial purposes or for profit purposes by other networks without additional permission of the sponsors.  

h.  Satellite Coordinates and Site Support Materials Packet:  Satellite Coordinates are never publicly published.  You must register to receive the satellite coordinates.  Please register as requested in the next paragraph.  No printed site support materials will be available for this broadcast.  

i.  Registration:  All new sites MUST register for this FREE, public domain program to receive the necessary satellite coordinates (C/KU) or illumination authentication (GETN/Warrior dishes) and Site Materials Website.  Sites may register at:

ComNET Registration Site or by calling Ed Kronholm’s Office, the Satellite Registrations Coordinator,  toll-free at 877-820-0305 or 888-820-4898. 
 

j.  Future Programs: Program Dates For Year 2006  (Save the Date!) 

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