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APCO 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.
Read full articleFCC & DHS Issue Joint Bulletin for First Responders on Signal Jammers
January 6, 2015The Federal Communications Commission and Department of Homeland Security have issued a joint bulletin on cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi and other signal jammers. Signal jammers are illegal and can interfere with operational channels commonly used by first responders, disrupting vital communications or affecting emergency operations.
Read full articleClosing the 9-1-1 Location Accuracy Gap
December 19, 2014Closing the gap in wireless indoor location accuracy is one of the highest-priority issues for the FCC. With the public’s help, we will achieve a good result that strengthens the 9-1-1 safety net for all Americans.
Read full articleFCC Signals Support, Issues Public Notice on APCO, NENA, Carriers Location Accuracy Plan
November 20, 2014Since last Friday’s bulletin notifying you of APCO’s success in joining with NENA to reach a landmark consensus plan with the nation’s four largest carriers to improve wireless 9-1-1 location accuracy for both indoor and outdoor calls, we have made significant progress.
Read full articleAPCO and NENA Reach Consensus Plan with Major Wireless Carriers on Improvements to Locating 9-1-1 Callers
November 15, 2014Today, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, International and the National Emergency Number Association have reached a consensus plan with the major wireless carriers that we will present to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for making significant progress in locating 9-1-1 callers in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Read full articleFCC Names David Waterman Chief Economist
November 14, 2014Waterman joins the Commission from Indiana University at Bloomington, where he is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Telecommunications.
Read full articleInterim Ebola Virus Disease Guidance for 9-1-1 PSAPs, EMS and Medical First Responders Now Available
October 3, 2014Guidance for handling inquiries and responding to patients with suspected Ebola symptoms, and for keeping workers safe.
Read full articleFCC Issues Final Rule on Framework for Next Generation 911 Deployment Provision
September 26, 2014The Second Report and Order requires that Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers and other providers of interconnected text messaging applications be capable of supporting text-to-911 service by December 31, 2014.
Read full articleAPCO Welcomes Announcement of New FirstNet Board Members
September 4, 2014Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced five new members of the FirstNet Board of Directors. Secretary Pritzker appointed Sheriff Richard Stanek of Hennepin County, Minnesota, Chief of Police Chris Burbank of Salt Lake City, Utah, former Vermont Governor James Douglas, Mayor Annise Parker of Houston, Texas, and technology executive Frank Plastina. Additionally, Secretary Pritzker reappointed Ed Reynolds, who is one of the board’s inaugural members.
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