Alexandria, VA – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announces the recipients of its prestigious 2019 Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards, who will be honored during APCO’s 15^th Annual Public Safety Communications Leadership Dinner in Arlington, VA on May 21, 2019.

The Awards Dinner commemorates leaders who have made outstanding contributions to public safety communications.

The award winners are:

Leadership in Advocacy Award
Dereck Orr
Chief, Public Safety Communications Research Division
National Institute of Standards and Technology

Leadership in Regulatory Service Award
Lisa Fowlkes
Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Federal Communications Commission

Leadership in Legislative Service Award
The Honorable Greg Walden
U.S. House of Representatives

Leadership in Advancing Communications Policy Award
The Honorable Ajit Pai
Chairman
Federal Communications Commission

Award recipients will be recognized by members of the public safety community, government and industry during the dinner at the Crystal Gateway Marriot in Arlington, VA.

“Congratulations to this deserving group of individuals who have shown a commitment to the advancement of public safety communications,” said APCO President Holly E. Wayt. “We are thankful for their dedication and look forward to their future contributions as we continue to work together to improve emergency communications.”

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.