LEAPGPN2025

LEAPGPN2025

Welcome to the 2025 Location, Enterprise Addressing & Public Safety (LEAP) Conference program, hosted virtually by the Geospatial Professional Network (formerly URISA)!

The conference will be presented virtually, January 28-30, 2025 and we invite your your participation.
The detailed conference agenda follows.

Schedule: Tuesday, January 28 - Thursday, January 30
Presented via Zoom according to this daily schedule:

12:00 - 6:30 PM Eastern
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Central
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Mountain
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Pacific

Regular breaks are incorporated.

Individual and team registration are available. Many departments and agencies have benefited from team registration which is less than the price of two individual registrations. Get a group of staff members - as many as you like - to view the proceedings together (perhaps in a conference room with snacks!) Learn and discuss the a-ha moments together!

For registration and sponsorship details, please visit: https://urisa.org/page/LEAP_Conference

12:00pm CST

Keynote: Looking Back/Moving Forward. Answering your Questions about North America’s NG9-1-1 Transition and What it Means for Today’s GIS Professional

Tuesday January 28, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CST

Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) promises an evolution of public safety that impacts everyone involved in reporting and responding to emergencies. This evolution will impact your day-to-day work and will require a high level of collaboration to ensure its interoperability. Hear from a reputable panel of experts how the transition will affect your GIS data, the lessons they’ve learned thus far from standardization efforts across Canada and The United States, and how you can prepare today to maximize the full potential of NG9-1-1. This panel discussion will give you the opportunity to ask your important questions to leading experts in the GIS for NG9-1-1 industry.

Speakers:
Robert Harris, ENP, GISP, Next Generation 9-1-1 Data and Solutions Manager, Esri Canada
Deb Rozeboom, ENP, PMP, GISP, Product Manager, Public Safety GIS Services, GeoComm
Brooks Shannon, ENP, Director, Emergency Communications Solutions, Esri
Sherry Massey
John Beasley

Speakers

Robert Harris, ENP, GISP

Next Generation 9-1-1 Data and Solutions Manager, Esri Canada

Robert Harris is the Next Generation 9-1-1 Data and Solutions Manager at Esri Canada. He is helping to develop standards and best practices as it relates to GIS for NG9-1-1 for Canada. He is the co-chair of the Emergency Services Working Group – TIF92, which will be laying the foundation... Read More →

Deb Rozeboom, ENP, PMP, GISP

Product Manager, Public Safety GIS Services, GeoComm

Deb Rozeboom is a Product Manager of GIS Services with GeoComm. In her 18-year career at GeoComm she has worked with countless Local, State, and Federal government agencies and Public Safety ECCs to build and maintain GIS data for 9-1-1 systems. She is a member and leader of multiple... Read More →

Brooks Shannon, ENP

Director, Emergency Communications Solutions, Esri

Brooks began his career in public safety over 20 years ago. At Esri, as Director of Emergency Communications Solutions, Brooks supports the global emergency communications market. This horizontal public safety industry encompasses emergency call-taking (9-1-1, 1-1-2, etc.), dispatching... Read More →

Tuesday January 28, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CST
Virtual

Keynote Address

12:50pm CST

10 Minute Break

Tuesday January 28, 2025 12:50pm - 1:00pm CST

Tuesday January 28, 2025 12:50pm - 1:00pm CST
Virtual

Break

1:00pm CST

From Symbols to SQL: Advancing Crime Mapping with AI and Data Privacy

Tuesday January 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST

This session will emphasize the importance of both the visual (symbols) and the data (privacy and accuracy) aspects of crime mapping for improving public safety and decision-making.

Crime Incident Mapping Symbols: their Evolution, Diversification and the Application of AI
Dr. Mark R. Leipnik, Professor, Sam Houston State University

Ambiguating Crime Data Location Information in SQL
Matt Goodman, GIS Principal, St. Louis County Sheriff's Office 9-1-1

Speakers

Mark R. Leipnik, PhD

Professor, Sam Houston State University

Dr. Leipnik is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Geosciences at Sam Houston State University in Texas specializing in GIS since 1996. He received his PhD from University of California at Santa Barbara in Geography in 1995. He is the author of two books and over fifty... Read More →

Matt Goodman

GIS Principal, St. Louis County Sheriff's Office 9-1-1

Tuesday January 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Virtual

Sessions

2:00pm CST

Vendor Showcase Session

Tuesday January 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST

Tuesday January 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Virtual

Vendor Lunch

2:50pm CST

10 Minute Break

Tuesday January 28, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm CST

Tuesday January 28, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm CST
Virtual

Break

3:00pm CST

Bridging Standards: Address Data for NG9-1-1 and Beyond

Tuesday January 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm CST

State_Name, ST_Name, and Name, oh my!. The component parts of an address are parsed into a variety of fields that vary from data model to data model. These presentations dive into address standards and innovative ways to consistently handle free-form addresses.

Legacy to Transitional to i3: The New FCC Rules and the NG9-1-1 Journey
Sandi C Stroud, Director of Public Safety, 1Spatial

A Compariason of the FGDC and NENA Address Data Standards
Ed Wells, GISP, Past President of URISA

Speakers

Sandi C Stroud

Director of Public Safety, 1Spatial

Sandi Stroud started her career as the GIS manager in the City of Laurel, Maryland, where she was a one-person GIS division. She went on to work for the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, coordinating multiple large jurisdictions on data sharing initiatives. During that time, the developing... Read More →

Ed Wells, GISP

Retired, Consultant

Ed Wells was one the four principal co-authors of the FGDC address standard. He served as Technical Editor for the NENA workgroup that drafted the Civic Location Data Exchange Format (CLDXFv1), and is an active member of CLDXFv2 workgroup. He has been an active participant in the... Read More →

Tuesday January 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm CST
Virtual

Sessions

4:20pm CST

10 Minute Break

Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:20pm - 4:30pm CST

Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:20pm - 4:30pm CST
Virtual

Break

4:30pm CST

Address Data Unlocked: Streamlining GIS Data for NG9-1-1

Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST

This session highlights several innovative approaches to address data management for Improving Data Quality by lavage other datasets and techniques.

How the USPS County Project can Improve Addressing Data
Andrea Kupfer, AICP, Planning Services Supervisor, Knoxville-Knox County Planning

Addressing City-County Workflow
Rachel Marquez, GISP, PMP, Principal GIS Analyst/CAMS Coordinator, Los Angeles County Internal Services Department, Downey, California

Speakers

Andrea Kupfer, AICP

Planning Services Supervisor, Knoxville-Knox County Planning

I am in the addressing department at Knoxville-Knox County Planning. We assign and maintain all addresses within Knox County, TN.

Rachel Marquez, GISP, PMP

Principal GIS Analyst/CAMS Coordinator, County of Los Angeles

Rachel R. Marquez, Countywide Address Management System (CAMS) Program Coordinator for the County of Los Angeles' Enterprise GIS (eGIS) Group. Rachel is passionate about the power of geospatial technology to navigate the interconnected world. From managing complex projects to creating... Read More →

Tuesday January 28, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Virtual

Sessions

6:00pm CST

Daily Wrap

Tuesday January 28, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CST

Tuesday January 28, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual

Discussion

12:00pm CST

Keynote: State Perspectives on Next Generation 9-1-1 GIS Panel Discussion

Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CST

Speakers

Matt Gerike, PhD, GISP

Geospatial Program Manager, Virginia Geographic Information Network

Matt Gerike is Geospatial Program Manager for 9-1-1 GIS at the Virginia Geographic Information Network where he supports localities across the commonwealth. He has managed GIS offices and projects in local government, worked with state level GIS clearinghouses and data development... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:00pm - 12:50pm CST
Virtual

Keynote Address

12:50pm CST

10 Minute Break

Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:50pm - 1:00pm CST

Wednesday January 29, 2025 12:50pm - 1:00pm CST
Virtual

Break

1:00pm CST

Inside Emergencies: How GIS Indoor Maps Enhance Public Safety and Response

Wednesday January 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST

Learn how GIS-based indoor maps are revolutionizing emergency response by giving first responders and safety teams instant access to critical building information. Discover real-world examples of how communities are using this technology to enhance coordination and protect lives in schools, malls, campuses, and more—and find out how you can start mapping your local buildings today.

Nobody Left Behind: GIS Revolutionizes Indoor Emergency Response
Keri Brennan GISP, ENP

Speakers

Keri Brennan, GISP, ENP

Product Manager for Safety and Security, GeoComm

Keri Brennan, GISP, ENP is a Product Manager for Public Safety GIS Content and Mapping with GeoComm. Keri has over 27 years of GIS experience as a consultant, trainer, and product manager with focus in providing solutions to local, state, and federal governments, especially in the... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Virtual

Sessions

2:00pm CST

Vendor Showcase Session

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Virtual

Vendor Lunch

2:50pm CST

10 Minute Break

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm CST

Wednesday January 29, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm CST
Virtual

Break

3:00pm CST

Strategies for Managing 911 Data

Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm CST

Learn practical strategies for managing and updating address points, road centerlines, and MSAG data, and see how these processes support cutting-edge NG9-1-1 services like AT&T's ESInet—offering valuable insights for optimizing your own GIS and emergency response systems.

6 Ways to Half a Dozen: Strategies for Managing Next Generation 911 Data
Brooke Serpa, GIS Systems Manager, Arizona 9-1-1 Program

Fairfax County Public Safety Address Processing for 9-1-1
Sharmane Baynard, GIS Analyst II, Fairfax County Government - DPSC

Speakers

Sharmane Baynard

GIS Analyst II, Fairfax County Government - DPSC

Sharmane Baynard is a GIS Analyst for the Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC), also known as Fairfax County 9-1-1. With a GIS career spanning over two decades, Sharmane began her journey in 2002 with the Real Property Services Department in Greenville... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm CST
Virtual

Sessions

4:20pm CST

10 Minute Break

Wednesday January 29, 2025 4:20pm - 4:30pm CST

Wednesday January 29, 2025 4:20pm - 4:30pm CST
Virtual

Break

4:30pm CST

Washing Address Data for Integrated CAD & NG9-1-1

Wednesday January 29, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST

Workflows of data editing to reduce overhead with Extract Transform Load, Attribute Rules, and using AI +automation can improve data accuracy for the NG9-1-1. This session offers practical models for agencies facing similar challenges with data management.

Empowering Public Safety with Accurate Addressing and Intelligent Routing
Hillary Palmer, GISP, Program Manager, Dewberry, Anchorage, Alaska

How to Type Less: Streamlining NG9-1-1 GIS Workflows with Attribute Rules
Drew Schwitters, Principal GIS Analyst, Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management

Geocoding Free-Form Addresses - Using AI & Automation
Rachel Marquez, GISP, PMP, Principal GIS Analyst/CAMS Coordinator, County of Los Angeles

Speakers

Hillary Palmer, GISP

Geospatial Program Manager, Dewberry

Hillary has lived in Alaska for 34 years and is a Geospatial Program Manager for Dewberry, an engineering firm based in the D.C. area. She earned her bachelor’s degree in geology and worked as a GIS Analyst for the Alaska DOT and USACE Alaska District. Prior to joining Dewberry... Read More →

Drew Schwitters

Principal GIS Analyst, Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management

Rachel Marquez, GISP, PMP

Principal GIS Analyst/CAMS Coordinator, County of Los Angeles

Rachel R. Marquez, Countywide Address Management System (CAMS) Program Coordinator for the County of Los Angeles' Enterprise GIS (eGIS) Group. Rachel is passionate about the power of geospatial technology to navigate the interconnected world. From managing complex projects to creating... Read More →

Wednesday January 29, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Virtual

Sessions

6:00pm CST

Daily Wrap

Wednesday January 29, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CST

Wednesday January 29, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual

Discussion

12:00pm CST

Keynote: U.S. Federal Addressing Initiatives

Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST

Geospatial Data Act reporting requirements are changing the way federal agencies organize and share geospatial data. Census, Transportation, and USPS are the key agencies leading US federal initiatives on road centerlines, MAF/TIGER data, postal addressing, and the standards data reqiuirements that govern them. This session will provide an overview and update on key federal address initiatives and standards.

Speakers

Ed Wells, GISP

Retired, Consultant

Ed Wells was one the four principal co-authors of the FGDC address standard. He served as Technical Editor for the NENA workgroup that drafted the Civic Location Data Exchange Format (CLDXFv1), and is an active member of CLDXFv2 workgroup. He has been an active participant in the... Read More →

Thursday January 30, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Virtual

Keynote Address

2:00pm CST

Vendor Showcase Session

Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST

Thursday January 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Virtual

Vendor Lunch

2:50pm CST

10 Minute Break

Thursday January 30, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm CST

Thursday January 30, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm CST
Virtual

Break

3:00pm CST

Beyond the Map: Enhancing Emergency Response with Geospatial Innovation and Situational Awareness

Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm CST

Learn how innovative geospatial platforms like Frisco’s SAFER provide first responders with real-time situational awareness through integration of over 35 data systems, revolutionizing emergency response. Explore advanced mapping strategies for supporting PSAP operations in challenging scenarios where traditional civic addresses are unavailable, ensuring faster and more accurate emergency assistance.

Visualizing Real-Time Data to Provide Situational Awareness for Emergency Response (SAFER)
Susan Olson, Assistant Director of Information Technology, City of Frisco

Accelerating 911 Response with Accurate GIS Data: The Role of Aerial Imagery in Next-Gen 911
Tim Horak, Director, Government Marketing, EagleView

Case Studies: Wild 911 Locations
Matt Goodman, GIS Principal, St. Louis County Sheriff's Office 9-1-1

Speakers

Susan Olson

Assistant Director of Information Technology, City of Frisco

Tim Horak

Director, Government Marketing, EagleView

Matt Goodman

GIS Principal, St. Louis County Sheriff's Office 9-1-1

Thursday January 30, 2025 3:00pm - 4:20pm CST
Virtual

Sessions

4:20pm CST

10 Minute Break

Thursday January 30, 2025 4:20pm - 4:30pm CST

Thursday January 30, 2025 4:20pm - 4:30pm CST
Virtual

Break

4:30pm CST

Session Under Development

Thursday January 30, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST

Thursday January 30, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Virtual

Sessions

6:00pm CST

Conference Wrap Up

Thursday January 30, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CST

Thursday January 30, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Virtual

Discussion