Government
FCC 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 articleThe Ground Truth: Perspectives of 9-1-1 Center Leaders Facing the Challenges of Evolving Technology
August 9, 2022The panel examined how deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1, meaning the ability to receive, analyze, and process photos, videos, and other data, can enhance emergency response and the importance of seamless interoperability for ECCs.
Read full articleFederal Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1: Legislation Updates From the Public Safety NG9-1-1 Coalition
August 8, 2022Members of the Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition discussed their efforts to secure bipartisan support for legislation to enable a nationwide upgrade to NG9-1-1.
Read full articleLegislative and Regulatory Issues Impacting APCO Members
August 8, 2022APCO’s Senior Counsel provided an overview of some of APCO’s top legislative and regulatory priorities – the 9-1-1 SAVES Act, the PROTECT 9-1-1 Act, 9-1-1 location accuracy, and network outage notifications – and a panel of 9-1-1 professionals described how these issues impact emergency communications centers.
Read full articleA Preview of the APCO 2022 Cutting Edge Developments Track
August 6, 2022This year’s Cutting Edge track will feature discussions on emerging technologies for 9-1-1 location, using GIS solutions for public safety and emergency response, digital tools for streamlining recruitment and hiring, and leveraging 5G and cloud-based capabilities to enhance public safety, among other topics.
Read full articleAPCO Congratulates FCC Chairwoman on Senate Confirmation
December 7, 2021Today, the United States Senate voted to confirm FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to serve another five-year term at the Federal Communications Commission. Rosenworcel was first appointed as an FCC Commissioner in 2012 and is the first woman to be designated as permanent chair.
Read full articleAPCO Congratulates Nominees and FCC Chair
October 26, 2021Today, President Biden announced the designation of Jessica Rosenworcel to serve as Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission and nominated her to serve another term at the FCC.
Read full articleNHTSA Selects Mission Critical Partners for Nationwide CAD Assessment
October 14, 2021State College, Pa. (October 14, 2021) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) selected Mission Critical Partners (MCP) to…
Read full articleHouse Committee Passes Major Next Generation 9-1-1 Funding Legislation
September 17, 2021On September 15, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed legislation that includes a $10 billion grant program for deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1. This landmark legislation promotes many key principles championed by APCO and its partners in the Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition.
Read full articleA Preview of the APCO 2021 Cutting Edge Developments Track
August 6, 2021Every year, APCO’s Government Relations Office curates the Cutting Edge Developments track for APCO’s Annual Conference and Expo. This track provides attendees with opportunities to learn about the latest issues and technologies that impact public safety communications.
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