Posts From APCO International
Silent Key: John J. Daly
September 22, 2022John J. Daly, 66, whose life was dedicated to public safety in Collier County, Florida, passed away August 22 at…
Read full articleSilent Key: Max Thwaits III
September 22, 2022Max Thwaits III, the Essex County (New York) emergency services director, passed away September 19. Watts, of Au Sable Forks,…
Read full articleOvercoming Adversity in Public Safety Communications
September 15, 2022A global pandemic and one of the tightest job markets in history have left ECCs much like the Continental Army — underfunded, understaffed and facing seemingly overwhelming challenges that threaten their chances for success. It is times like these that call for bold thinking and unwavering leadership.
Read full articleAPCO International Announces Recipients of 2022 Leadership in Policy Awards
September 13, 2022APCO announces the recipients of its prestigious 2022 Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards, who will be honored during APCO’s annual Public Safety Communications Leadership Dinner in Arlington, VA, on November 2, 2022.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Candidate Standard Detecting Early Warning Symptoms of Stress in the Public Safety Telecommunicator
September 1, 2022APCO International is seeking comments for the candidate American National Standard (ANS) for Detecting Early Warning Symptoms of Stress in the Public Safety Telecommunicator.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Candidate Standard for Revision of Wireless 9-1-1 Deployment and Management Effective Practices Guide
September 1, 2022APCO International is seeking comments for the candidate American National Standard (ANS) for the revision of Wireless 9-1-1 Deployment and Management Effective Practices Guide.
Read full articleAPCO International Awarded Grant From Motorola Solutions Foundation
September 1, 2022APCO received a grant award of $60,000 from Motorola Solutions Foundation, the charitable arm of Motorola Solutions. The grant is administered through APCO’s Commercial Advisory Council Scholarship Program, which makes scholarship funds available to public safety communications professionals to participate in APCO Institute training.
Read full articleMr. Rogers or Mr. Hyde?
August 15, 2022In this session, an emphasis was placed on remembering the person you were when you commenced your 9-1-1 career.
Read full articleFCC Regulatory Update
August 11, 2022Representatives from the Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau provided updates on agency regulations impacting 9-1-1, including public safety spectrum, location-based routing, 9-1-1 location accuracy, text-to-911, and fee diversion.
Read full articleUnderstanding Leadership While Managing Turmoil in the 911 Center
August 11, 2022Clay Patterson highlighted the leadership skills he observed during chaotic events of an officer-involved shooting in his county.
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