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APCO Congratulates the Recent Graduates of the Certified Public-Safety Executive Program
August 6, 2021APCO International is pleased to announce that the following individuals have earned the Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) designation following completion of the culminating course, a two-week capstone seminar at APCO headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Read full articleAPCO Introduces New Course: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the ECC
July 13, 2021APCO announced the introduction of the Institute’s newest course for emergency communications center (ECC) professionals – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the ECC.
Read full articleAPCO Congratulates the Recent Graduates of the Certified Public-Safety Executive Program
July 8, 2021APCO International is pleased to announce that the following individuals have earned the Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) designation following completion of the culminating course, a two-week capstone seminar at APCO headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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 articlePrairie View A&M University Police Department Implements APCO EMD
June 17, 2021Prairie View (Texas) A&M University Police Department recently implemented the APCO Institute Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program.
Read full articleYoung Professional Spotlight: Kyra Lamb, Manatee County Emergency Communications
June 11, 2021Kyra Lamb worked for Manatee County Emergency Communications, Florida, as a dispatcher for five years before becoming the 9-1-1 Database…
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 Seeks Work Group Members to Create a Standard for Minimum Technical Requirements for Remote Support to ECC Operations
May 27, 2021APCO is seeking volunteers to participate in the creation of an ANSI National Standard (ANS) that will establish criteria for minimum operational support requirements for a remote work situation for employees of an emergency communications center.
Read full articleAPCO Congratulates the Recent Graduates of the Certified Public-Safety Executive Program
May 17, 2021APCO International is pleased to announce new individuals who have earned the Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) designation following completion of the culminating course, a two-week capstone seminar.
Read full articleAPCO International Announces 2021 Award Winners
May 6, 2021APCO International is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Public Safety Communications Awards and Technology Leadership Awards.
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