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9-1-1 Location Accuracy Critical to Industry
August 24, 2015One of the most talked-about topics and heavily attended sessions during last week’s APCO International Conference & Expo concerned the issue of 9-1-1 location accuracy, and its potential impact on public safety.
Read full articleFirstNet Announces New CEO and President Positions
August 17, 2015The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) announced the restructuring of its senior management positions by creating the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President titles.
Read full articleImportant Bulletin: Fiat-Chrysler Automotive UConnect Allows a Vehicle To Be Remotely Controlled
July 27, 2015APCO International has received a Vulnerability Note as a member of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)- National Coordinating Center for Communications (NCC) Communications Information Sharing & Analysis Center (COMM-ISAC). As this vulnerability could impact our membership, APCO is sharing the following information from DHS. This bulletin is intended for dissemination to public safety answering points (PSAPs), emergency communications centers, and public safety personnel.
Read full articleAPCO International Awards Leaders in Public Safety Policy
May 6, 2015Last night the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International honored the recipients of its prestigious Public Safety Leadership in Policy Awards during APCO’s Annual Public Safety Communications Leadership Dinner in Washington, DC.
Read full articleNIST Interagency Report: Considerations for Identity Management in Public Safety Mobile Networks
April 9, 2015The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in cooperation with the Public Safety Communications Research Program (PSCR), published a report on Considerations for Identity Management in Public Safety Mobile Networks.
Read full articleDHS Science & Technology to Host Town Hall Session at IWCE
March 10, 2015The DHS Office for Interoperability & Compatibility (OIC) has an opportunity for public safety community members voice their ideas. On Tuesday, March 17 (3pm), DHS Science & Technology (S&T) is hosting an town hall session in conjunction with IWCE called Preparing the First Responder of the Future.
Read full articleFederal Engineering Selected by Minnesota Department of Public Safety for ARMER and 9-1-1 Funding Study
February 3, 2015FE will perform an assessment of current and future 9-1-1 revenue streams and revenue bonds, as well as explore possible funding alternatives.
Read full articleSuccessful FCC Auction Funds Significant Public Safety Priorities
January 29, 2015Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concluded its most successful spectrum auction in history, known as the “AWS-3” auction, making…
Read full articleAPCO Applauds FCC Action to Improve 9-1-1 Location Accuracy
January 29, 2015Today, APCO International welcomed the adoption of new rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that will ensure emergency responders have the information they need to find 9-1-1 callers.
Read full articleFCC Announces Additional Members Appointed to the Task Force on Optimal PSAP Architecture
January 15, 2015The first meeting of the Task Force is scheduled to take place on January 26, 2015.
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