Government
House 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…
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.
Read full articleAPCO 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 public safety use. The majority, consisting of Chairman Pai and Commissioners O’Rielly and Carr, took this action against the wishes of a multitude of national public safety associations.
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 communications suffered one of the most disappointing rule changes to come out of the FCC in recent memory. In the lead-up to the FCC’s action, APCO was very vocal that the FCC wasn’t doing what’s best for 9-1-1.
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