Speakers 2026

Scott has been involved professionally with emergency communications since the mid 80's – before 911 was an option in his town - as member of a fire department and one of the town's first civilian dispatchers. He has served as a member of several fire departments and EMS agencies, including serving as a chief officer. For the past 20+ years, Scott has worked in the field of telecommunications helping to run and eventually lead a statewide radio system. In his current position, Scott supports not only the radio system but helps to lead the statewide deployment, maintenance, and emergency restoration of NG911. Scott holds multiple licenses and certifications, to include: ENP, FCC GMDSS Operator/Maintainer, FCC Amateur Extra, APCO Radio Technician, and numerous ICS certifications. Scott serves on a number of boards and commissions, including NCSWIC where he is the Tech Policy co-lead, the User Needs Working Group as co-lead, and is the RPC19 Vice Chair and tech committee lead.

Presenting:

• Communications During Large Events: How to Ensure Public Safety Can Communicate
• Project 25 Questions? Ask the Experts
• Project 25 for the Future
• Security Triad for P25 LMR: Encryption+Access+Cyber IDs
• System Monitoring: Keeping Your Fingers on the Pulse of Your System
• User Needs Update - How Users Can Be Involved with P25 Standards