Jim Brinson

The State Traffic Records Strategic Plan (STRSP) is revised annually based on traffic records assessments to track improvements and address problems affecting safety information systems. It integrates with the State Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) to prepare Mississippi's highway safety community for changes. The plan guides the State Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee (STRCC) and includes goals, performance measures, and priority projects for NHTSA Section 405(c) funding, with recommendations enacted within three to five years.

The board reviewed and approved elective courses, granting 2 elective credits for courses at least 16 hours long. They also reviewed and processed instructor certifications. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the budget and policies regarding reimbursements for training expenses, addressing delays and insufficient funding. New courses were presented and approved, including Incident Dispatcher-Tactical, Spanish for Dispatchers/911 Call Centers, and Fire Communications. A certification eligibility hearing was held for Tabbatha Grant, resulting in a unanimous decision to grant her certification. Discussions also included the 100-mile rule for reimbursements and the director's report on recent certifications. The next meeting was scheduled for April 19th in Tupelo.

The board reviewed and approved PowerPhone's six elective classroom courses and finalized the eight-hour Human Trafficking Training Course. A discussion was held regarding a question on the certification application concerning addiction or hospitalization, resulting in its removal. The NECI Course was tabled pending further information. A new eight-hour Domestic Violence Training Course was approved as a pilot program. A request to attend the NENA conference was denied. The board discussed hiring a new employee to assist with BETST requirements and approved a request for the 911 Coordinators conference in Tunica. Finally, the board addressed instructor evaluations, deciding to develop guidelines for instructors, including requirements for evaluations, class presentations, and a follow-up action plan.

The board meeting involved discussions and votes on several policy changes, including those related to reimbursement of training costs, standards of training and certification, and successful completion of ET training programs. New courses were presented and approved, including those from APCO and LEAPS. Discussions also covered recertification requirements, instructor certification, and the approval of new instructors. A proposal to allow IAED courses during initial certification was tabled, and a decision was made regarding NECI course updates. The election of officers was tabled to the next meeting. Finally, the director reported on the budget for reimbursements to agencies.

The meeting covered several key discussion points. Final approval was given for an eight-hour fire communications course. A new policy and procedure format was approved. Proposed changes to Chapter 11, concerning instructor certification, were reviewed and the intent to adopt was approved. The hold on NECI Basic and EMD courses was lifted, with conditions. Adding ICS 100-LE to ICS 100/200 requirements was approved. Current reimbursement rates were continued. Guidelines for course presentations were reviewed and approved. The APCO conference training hours were approved. A director's report was given, and the next meeting date, time, and location were set.