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APCO Welcomes Introduction of Important Wellness Legislation, the PROTECT 9-1-1 Act
July 1, 2021Today, U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL), Norma Torres (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Peter Meijer (R-MI) introduced the Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma in 9-1-1 Act, or the ‘‘PROTECT 9-1-1 Act.”
Read full articleRichmond Citizens Can Create Health Profiles for First Responders’ Use in Emergencies
July 1, 2021Richmond residents now can share health information that could be critical to first responders serving them during an emergency or crisis.
Read full articleAPCO Applauds FCC Action on 4.9 GHz Public Safety Spectrum
May 27, 2021Today the Federal Communications Commission adopted an order staying – or suspending – provisions of its rules for the 4.9 GHz spectrum band that would permit licensing of the spectrum for commercial purposes
Read full articleAPCO Welcomes Reintroduction of the 9‑1‑1 SAVES Act
April 1, 2021Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), along with several of their colleagues, reintroduced the Supporting Accurate…
Read full articleAPCO Applauds Federal Proposal to Provide $15B for Next Generation 9-1-1 Grants
March 11, 2021Today, members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee introduced the LIFT America Act, an infrastructure bill that includes $15…
Read full articleAPCO Congratulates Rosenworcel on Appointment as Acting FCC Chair
January 21, 2021Today, President Biden announced the appointment of Jessica Rosenworcel to serve as Acting Chair of the Federal Communications Commission. Rosenworcel…
Read full articleDivided FCC Strips Needed Spectrum from Public Safety
September 30, 2020Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in a 3-2 vote, adopted an order that strips the 4.9 GHz band from…
Read full articlePresident’s Channel: APCO’s Fight for Better 9-1-1 Location Information
December 6, 2019If you’ve been following the latest news about the FCC and 9-1-1 location accuracy, you know that 9-1-1 public safety…
Read full articleFederal Communications Commission Fails the Safety of the Public
November 22, 2019Today, the Federal Communications Commission established regulations that fail the citizens of the United States. When someone suffering from a…
Read full articleAPCO Applauds Appointment of Public Safety Professionals to FirstNet Board of Directors
October 17, 2019Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced two appointments to the FirstNet Board of Directors: Karima Holmes, Director of the Office of Unified Communications in Washington, DC, and Chief Matt Slinkard, Executive Assistant Chief of Police for Houston, TX.
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