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Opening General Session Featuring Madeleine K. Albright
August 17, 2015The APCO International Convention & Expo kicked off Monday’s opening general session in a big way, capped off by a…
Read full articleEmerging Trends in Emergency Services
August 17, 2015One of the most talked-about issues during this week’s APCO Convention & Expo is how to keep up with rapidly changing technology.
Read full articleCritical Communications During the Boston Marathon
August 17, 2015Joseph O’Hare grew up in Boston, and as a young boy attended the Boston Marathon with his family, later watching…
Read full articleAPCO 2015: First General Business Session
August 17, 2015The first general session of APCO’s Annual Conference & Expo was held Sunday afternoon in a crowded ballroom at the…
Read full articleFirstNet Announces New CEO and President Positions
August 17, 2015The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) announced the restructuring of its senior management positions by creating the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President titles.
Read full articleTackling Burnout in the Workplace
August 14, 2015It’s the middle of summer. You’re working an overnight shift again while it seems as if everyone else in the world is relaxing at home with friends or family or getting a good night’s rest.
Read full articleContinuing APCO’s Leadership with Public Safety Apps
August 13, 2015Mobile apps hold great potential to improve public safety.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Draft Standard Best Practices for PSAPs When Processing Vehicle Telematics Calls from Telematics Service Providers
August 12, 2015Alexandria, VA – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is seeking comments on a Candidate American National Standard…
Read full articleAPCO International Announces 2015 Agency Training Program Certifications
August 7, 2015Sixteen public safety agencies have met or exceeded the minimum training standards for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO)…
Read full articleSilent Key: William “Bill” Nelson Johnston Jr.
August 6, 2015APCO member William “Bill” Nelson Johnston Jr., 59, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at his home. Johnston was the battalion…
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