Jason E. Kern, CPE

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Jason E. Kern, CPE

911 Public Safety Communications Executive with over 32 years of industry experience.

I am a dedicated public safety practitioner with over three decades in public service. As the Executive Director of Southeast Emergency Communications (SEECOM), I oversee a regional consolidated emergency communications center (ECC) that serves 13 agencies and a population of over 201,000 primarily in McHenry County, Illinois with 32 amazing first responders. I have over 32 years of experience in public safety, emergency management, and technology projects, and I hold the Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) and Registered Public Safety Leader (RPL) credentials from APCO International as well as the Emergency Number Professional (ENP) from NENA. My mission is to provide high-quality, reliable, and efficient 9-1-1 dispatch services for police, fire, and EMS, and to ensure the safety and security of our staff, customers, and community. I am proud to lead a full-time team of 32 professionals who handle an average of 200,000 phone calls per year, and who have achieved national certifications and accreditations from NCMEC, APCO, and IAED. I am also actively involved in the McHenry County Emergency Telephone System Board, where I contribute to the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the county-wide E-911 system. Additionally, I had the distinct honor to serve as the President of APCO International (2021-2022), the largest association of public safety communications professionals (40,000+) in the world, where I advocate for the interests and needs of our members and industry.

10/29/2026

The success of LakeComm in its first year is due to the perseverance of our public safety telecommunicators support from our technology team, guidance from our supervisor& management teams, and collaboration with our agencies.

10/05/2026

Amazing accomplishments from Kristy, her team, and our staff. Blown away at how much has been accomplished in under a year.

Congratulations to QA Training Manager Eckles for being recognized as the 2026 Illinois APCO Trainer of the Year. Over the past year, she has been instrumental in the success of our public safety telecommunicators as LakeComm went live in late 2025 and in the training of our newly hired lateral and entry-level staff. She will be recoginzed at the IPSTA Conference later this month.

10/02/2026

Online registration ends today! Full vendor floor, amazing classes.

🛣️ Get Your Kicks on Route 66… and Register for IPSTA TODAY! 🛣️

The road to IPSTA starts here! 🚗💨

Online registration ends TODAY, but don’t worry—walk-ins are welcome for both conference registration and the Sunday class!

📅 Register online today and get ready to hit the road to a great conference!

👉 Register here: https://ilapco.org/272/Online-Registration

Route 66 is calling… and we’ll see you at IPSTA 2026! 🎶🛣️

https://911conference.org/

09/11/2026

Numquam obliviscere

09/10/2026

First responders carry the weight of our toughest moments, and sometimes that weight feels unbearable. On World Su***de Prevention Day, the 100 Club of Illinois is proud to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the mental health, wellness, and resilience of those who serve.

You are not alone, and support is available. If you're struggling, please reach out to family, friends, or member of our staff. You don’t have to face it alone, and we are here to help.

The 100 Club also offers access to a directory of culturally competent, vetted clinicians who understand the unique challenges and experiences of first responders.

www.100clubil.org/directory/clinician-directory/

100 Club of Illinois - Supporting First Responders and Families Since 1966.

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08/24/2026

If you or someone you know wants to work for and support a great organization please forward.

Lake Consolidated Emergency Communications (LakeComm) is a brand new consolidated 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Center housed in a portion of the new state of the art Lake County Regional Operations & Communications Facility. LakeComm supports 9-1-1 call-taking and emergency dispatching for 30....

08/19/2026

Start your 2026 IPSTA Conference with an impactful, real-world training!

Join other 911 professionals on Sunday, October 18, from 8:30 AM–4:30 PM for our pre-conference course:

"Lessons Learned from an Active Shooter," presented by Matt Grogan.

Drawing from firsthand experience during the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting response in Las Vegas, Matt will share critical lessons in crisis management, high-volume call handling, responder coordination, and mental health resilience. This interactive course is designed for emergency communications professionals, law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel looking to strengthen their preparedness for large-scale critical incidents.

Online Registration for the annual conference and/or the Sunday class is in the comments ⬇️

08/19/2026

The Vendor Floor is almost sold out, Sponsorships still available. Don’t forget to register before the early bird price goes up!

🛣️🚨 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦... 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗣𝗦𝗧𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 🚨🛣️

The road to IPSTA 2026 officially begins today!

This October, we're taking the scenic route down Route 66 as Illinois' 9-1-1 professionals come together for an unforgettable conference filled with education, innovation, networking, and the camaraderie that makes our profession so special.

📍 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴–𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🏨 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 | 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱, 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀

Whether you're a telecommunicator, supervisor, trainer, manager, technician, GIS professional, or industry partner, this is your destination for learning, sharing ideas, and connecting with the people who keep Illinois' emergency communications moving forward.

Fuel up, reserve your seat, and book your room today at: www.911conference.org

Don't miss your exit as we celebrate the journey, embrace the future of 9-1-1, and make IPSTA 2026 a conference to remember!

We'll see you on the road this October!

08/10/2026

I’ve seen over a dozen headlines from various news “like” sources in the past several days about this. Take some time and read the actual facts of how OPCD is using AI to complement the hard work of their men and women under the headset.

No, OPCD/New Orleans 911 is NOT replacing human call-takers with AI. https://www.opcdla.gov/no-new-orleans-911-is-not-replacing-human-callers-with-ai/

Address

214 Lawnview Ave
Dayton, OH
45409

Website

http://www.jasonkern911.com/

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