🚨 REMINDER: Vote for Bylaws changes
Voting members of #CALNENA are reminded to vote for proposed bylaws changes by Wednesday (April 8). Find the email, inspect the changes closely, and cast your decision on whether or not they should be enacted.
Only FULL NENA members (public and private sector)
from across the country
💡 Bring fresh ideas back to your center
📣 Make sure California’s voice is heard on the national stage
We always show up strong at #CALNENA… now let’s show up everywhere.
Don’t wait. Make the plan. Get registered.
👉 www.nenaconference.com
📸 #CALNENA2026 Photo Drop: Thank you from the #CALNENA Board
On behalf of the CALNENA Board, thank you to everyone who joined us in Los Angeles for #CALNENA2026. The energy, learning, and connections throughout the week made it a conference we won’t soon forget.
📸 Scenes from this 9-1-1 Goes to Washington: California delegation members, including many LAPD dispatchers, meet with Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), herself a former LAPD dispatcher. Thank you to our #CALNENA volunteers and to Rep. Torres for engaging in this important conversation and
professionals nationwide.
#CALNENA would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to those representing our industry to our highest levels of government, including a special shout-out to our California representatives. Your time, energy, commitment, enthusiasm, and professionalism go a long way towards
🚨 Your voice belongs in the Capitol. 🚨
#CALNENA is now accepting applications for the Legislative Committee.
Our Legislative Committee plays a critical role in advancing, opposing, and shaping legislation that directly impacts 9-1-1 professionals across California. From collaborating with
⌚ The clock has almost run out on the 2026 #CALNENA Idol entry period.... but there's still time. If you wanna hear "You're going to Hollywood" to sing the national anthem to open #CALNENA2026, get your 30-second audition video submitted today 🎤
As a reminder, the winner not only gets the prestige
moments of rest, connection, and appreciation for the work you do all year long.
From all of us at #CALNENA, wishing you peace, gratitude, and a little joy -- today and always. 💛
Our 2026 #CALNENA Executive Board election has wrapped, the results are certified, and we’re excited to announce the results!
👏 2nd VP: Kasey Young, ENP (Stanislaus Regional 9-1-1)
📝 Secretary: Susan Farley, ENP (Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office)
We get it, you've been busy. But we also know you haven't deleted an email all year, so the voting link is certainly still in your inbox 🔍📬
The candidates for #CALNENA Secretary and Commercial VP of Training & Social Media put real work into their statements and deserve your
📢 Time to make your voice heard!
The voting window for the #CALNENA Executive Board election is now open. The positions up for voting this year are:
👉 Secretary
👉 Commercial VP, Training & Social Media
(2nd VP and Commercial VP candidates are running unopposed and therefore are not part of the
📆 IMPORTANT DATES UPCOMING 📆
Friday, Nov. 21: Deadline to nominate someone (or yourself) for a #CALNENA Board seat (that's just 4️⃣8️⃣ hours away)
👉 bit.ly/2026Board
Monday, Dec. 1: Submission deadline for both Golden Bear Scholarship and Bill McMurray Excellence in 9-1-1 Award
🥳 Congratulations are in order for California's two newest Emergency Number Professionals (ENP): James Hawkins, ENP (Los Altos Police Department) and Colleen Reardon, ENP (Monterey County Emergency Communications). #CALNENA salutes you for the hard work and commitment that goes into obtaining this
📸 This is the #CALNENA Board.
We work hard.
We have fun.
We drink too much coffee.
We plan conferences, trainings, and events that bring California’s 9-1-1 community together.
Be like us.
🗳️ Elections close in two weeks!
We’re looking for like-minded professionals to join the next iteration of the
ring to the final radio call, their impact is felt in every emergency.
To every dispatcher, call taker, supervisor, and comm center professional: #CALNENA thanks you for being the voice of help when help is needed most. 💙
🚨 Deadline approaching!! 🚨
#CALNENA is still recruiting for the 2026 Conference Training Advisory Committee (CTAC). Application window closes tomorrow at 5️⃣ PM. Don't get left out!
🔗 forms.gle/fFTJ8M7kWs2U...
🗳️ Nominations are OPEN!
#CALNENA is looking for passionate 9-1-1 professionals ready to make an impact.
Four Executive Board positions are open for the 2026 term:
• Second Vice President (4-year succession term)
• Secretary (2 years)
• Commercial Vice President (2 years)
Big thanks to all that attended the #CALNENA Fall Meeting yesterday in Palm Springs! We enjoyed a great day of networking, a tremendous incident debrief from Palm Springs PD, a frank panel discussion on the use of AI in the PSAP, a breakdown of our ongoing legislative efforts, an incredibly
📜 Words From Ye Olde English Dictionary 📜
Because sometimes, the best way to prepare for the future… is to talk like it’s 1387.
📖 fortnight (noun)
Definition: A unit of time equaling fourteen nights.
Used in a sentence: How long until the #CALNENA Fall Meeting? Just a fortnight!
Just 3️⃣ weeks until the #CALNENA Fall Meeting in Palm Springs! For those of you counting at home, that's 21 days, or the top foot speed of a domestic cat, or the value of a blackjack 🌴🐈🃏
(Calcium's atomic number is 20, of course.)
Register now to join us in Palm Springs ➡️ bit.ly/calnenafallm...
Join us Friday, September 5th in sunny Palm Springs for a power-packed day of learning, networking, and well-deserved relaxation at the #CALNENA Fall Meeting 🌴🧠✨
From AI in the PSAP to leadership insights, a motivational keynote, legislative updates, and more — this is your chance to recharge,
thank you to everyone who gave their time, energy, and heart. You represented CALNENA with pride and professionalism.
We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re grateful for you. 💛
#CALNENA #ThankYouVolunteers #NENA2025
@CALNENA We are in full conference mode! @NENA and @CALNENA are very excited to welcome you to Long Beach and National NENA 2025. #nena2025 #calnena
Kurt Wallace, City of Anaheim Police Department – Anaheim
Emily Zavala, Gold Line Positive Solutions – Simi Valley
With 137 certified ENPs, California leads the nation! Interested in joining the group? Get more info at nena.org/enp.
#ENP #NENA #CALNENA
Plans were made. Snacks were shared. Strategies whispered like ancient spells. Tomorrow we visit the Capitol—caffeinated and ready 📜🏛️☕️💛 #911GoesToSac #CALNENA
📲 You gonna answer or nah?
You want to make a difference. This is your chance. Join us for 9-1-1 Goes To Sacramento May 20-21 ➡️ bit.ly/911gts2025
And don't forget to reach out to #CALNENA Treasurer Mark Chase (mark.chase@calnena.org) to secure the best rate for lodging near the event 🏨
To all of California’s first first responders — thank you for what you do.
#NPSTW2025 #911Strong #CALNENA
dedication, and compassion keep our communities safe — every hour of every day.
At #CALNENA, we are proud to represent California’s 911 community and honored to stand with the public safety professionals who serve with strength, resilience, and heart.
