Daytona Beach, Fla. — Public safety communications leaders and others will assemble in Washington, DC on May 17, 2011, to attend APCO International’s 7th Annual Leadership Awards.

The Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards Dinner recognizes the leaders in public safety communications who continue to advocate for the industry. Public safety leaders and association members, members of Congress, Administration, Federal Communications Commission, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Commerce, and other State and local officials will honor award winners at the Mandarin Oriental Washington, DC.

Awards will be given in the following categories:

• Leadership in Advancing Communications Policy
• Leadership in Legislative Service
• Leadership in Regulatory Service
• Leadership in Advocacy

This year’s dinner falls in line with the allocation of D Block spectrum andworking with all parties to pass legislation by the 10th anniversary of September 11th.

George Rice, APCO International’s executive director said, “This is a very special event for us because we have a chance to honor and thank those who have made strides in advancing the entire public safety spectrum. I’m looking forward to being in the same room with such distinguished supporters.”

Public safety communications officials can visit http://leadersdinner.apcointl.org to purchase tickets for the May 17th awards dinner and for more information.A portion of the proceeds raised from this event will go to the continued support of the Public Safety Foundation of America, which sponsors efforts focused on improving public safety’s capacity to better serve our communities.

About APCO International
APCO International is the world’s largest organization of public safety communications professionals. It serves the needs of public safety communications practitioners worldwide — and the welfare of the general public as a whole — by providing complete expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach.  www.apcointl.org