Centennial, Colo. – Metropolitan Area Communications Center (MetCom) has met or exceeded the minimum training standards for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Project 33 Training Program Certification-2010 and has been awarded certification as of August 13, 2012.

Public safety agencies utilize APCO Project 33 Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to certify their training programs in meeting with the APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing training for public safety telecommunicators is important as they provide essential services to the public in an expanding and rapidly changing environment.

Gregg Riddle, President of APCO International said, “Public safety standards are important as they ensure our staff is receiving and employing the most up-to-date information and tactics. We thank Metropolitan Area Communications Center staff for their unwavering dedication and perseverance in the public safety industry and their commitment to strategic emergency service procedures.”

Metropolitan Area Communications Center (MetCom) will be recognized during the Distinguished Achievers Breakfast at APCO’s 78^th Annual Conference, August 19-22 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. To obtain a complimentary press pass, please contact Meghan McCluskey at 571-312-4400 or [email protected]. Visit www.apco2012.org for more information on the Conference.

For more information about the P33 Training Program Certification process, please visit apcointl.org/p33 for details.

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.