Alexandria, VA – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announces the recipients of its prestigious 2014 Public Safety Leadership in Policy Awards, who will be honored during APCO’s Annual Public Safety Communications Leadership Dinner in Washington, DC on May 6, 2014.

The Awards Dinner commemorates leaders in public safety communications who are outstanding advocates for the community.

The award winners are:

Leadership in Advocacy Award
Joseph Heaps
Policy Advisor, Office of Science and Technology
National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
U.S. Department of Justice

Leadership in Regulatory Service Award
Timothy May
E9-1-1/NG9-1-1 Projects Manager
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Federal Communications Commission

Leadership in Legislative Service Award
Senator Amy Klobuchar
U.S. Senate

Leadership in Advancing Communications Policy Award
Sam Ginn
Chairman, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)

Award recipients will be recognized by leaders in public safety communications, government, and industry during the dinner at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Washington, DC.

“We are grateful to each of the award winners for their service and commitment to advancing public safety communications,” said Gigi Smith, president of APCO International. “Our community is fortunate to include these individuals, and this event is an opportunity to celebrate their dedication and the positive impact of their efforts on citizens and first responders alike.”

For information about the Awards Dinner, visit leadersdinner.apcointl.org.  A portion of the proceeds from this event goes to the continued support of the Public Safety Foundation of America, which focuses on improving public safety services to our communities.

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