IMSA News

The Gift of Professional Development - Renew Today!


It is that time of the year! Time to recommit your participation and engagement in your professional trade association.


The 2023 IMSA membership year begins on Jan. 1, 2023. If you have not yet renewed, now is the time. You should have received a renewal email in your inbox. If not, paper invoices will hit mailboxes in the coming weeks.


Invoices are also available in your IMSA website account. After logging in, go to My Payments to view open invoices. Need assistance? Email membership@imsasafety.org.


Membership means you have access to course discounts, industry-specific communications, leadership development opportunities and much more.


We ended 2022 with over 9,700 members and look forward to serving you in 2023! Thank you for your continued support of IMSA.

Traffic Signal Technical Sessions Available


The 2021 and 2022 IMSA Traffic Signal Technical Sessions are now available. The technical sessions offer Continuing Education Credit hours that can be used toward your Traffic Signal Certification Renewal. Sessions will be available until Dec. 31, 2022.


To access the registration, click here. Questions? Contact Donna Montes.

IMSA Opportunities
Subject Matter Expert Looking for Exposure?

To establish your company as a subject matter expert or to promote specific products to the public safety industry, please contact Heather McMillen or call 352-900-3011.
Job Opportunities

IMSA's job board helps find your next position by displaying industry specific job openings. Or, if you are an employer with an open position, let our broad scope of industry professionals know you are hiring.
IMSA Webinar Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a sponsor of an IMSA Monthly webinar and have the opportunity to connect with our members, certificate holders and industry collaborators. We are looking for sessions that would meet our CEC requirements. Contact Heather McMillen to learn more.
IMSA Volunteer Opportunities

Help drive IMSA’s mission and vision. As an IMSA volunteer, you will help shape the organization’s future, create personal and professional connections, and become a leader in the public safety field.

Each IMSA Section has their own leadership team as well as the International Committees and Representatives. Please email Laura Jeffcoat Sosa at ljsosa@imsasafety.org and indicate if you are interested in serving on the Section or International level. Click here for more information about how to get involved https://www.imsasafety.org/membership-volunteer/
IMSA Journal

Call for Content - IMSA Journal


Make an impact in today's industry with your voice. Each issue of the IMSA Journal features articles submitted by IMSA members or Public Safety professionals. Contributed articles provide readers with industry updates and information regarding each issue's editorial theme. If you are interested in submitting content for consideration, contact Maureen Taylor.

Members, Share your Story with Us
Each issue of the IMSA Journal you have the unique opportunity to be featured. Our IMSA Member Spotlight offers you the opportunity to highlight your team or submit a story about a time you went above and beyond. Help IMSA celebrate our members by sharing your story today. Contact Maureen Taylor to submit your story today.
2023 Advertising Opportunities

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with The Wyman Company as our new communications partner. They will be supporting our efforts with the IMSA Journal magazine, webinar sponsorships, Thought Leadership e-blasts, IMSA website advertising as well as the IMSA E-newsletter. Contact Heather McMillen at hmcmillen@thewymancompany.com for more info. 
Read the IMSA Journal Online

A reminder that IMSA members can enjoy the electronic edition of the Journal with clickable links. Want access? Sign in.

Prefer not to receive the print version? Opt-out in your profile online or by contacting Maureen Taylor.
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Industry Headlines

Be sure to visit IMSAsafety.org to view to see the latest news from IMSA’s Sustaining Member companies, located at the end of the home page.


Smart Cities


How certification can unlock the benefits of smart cities (CIO)


How smart cities are taking action on natural disaster resiliency (Smart Cities Dive)


Fiber Optics

Underground Cables Are Taking the Planet’s Pulse (The Atlantic)


Towns working to bring fiber optics (Republican American)


Fire Alarm


Do You Know When to Replace Your Smoke Alarm? Here’s How to Practice Fire Safety in Your Home (Rolling Stone)


Chattanooga Fire Department stresses importance of smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors (Local 3 News)


Roadway and Area Lighting


Sustainable LED lighting can boost safety in cities (Sustainability Times)


County-Installed Solar Backup Traffic Beacons Reduce Crashes after Hurricane Ian (Hillsborough County Florida)


Signs & Signals


LA upgrades traffic control system to prepare for 2028 Olympics (Spectrum News 1)


Grassroots movement seeks to reverse red light camera ban (Greenville Journal)


Traffic and Transportation

Project Drive Safer: Here's what to do when you come across a funeral procession while driving (TMJ4)


4 Main Causes of Bus Accidents (Legal Reader)


Work Zone


With Road Projects on the Rise, Experts Offer Work Zone Tips (Transport Topics)


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