Alexandria, VA – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announces the recipients of its prestigious 2015 Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards, who will be honored during APCO’s Annual Public Safety Communications Leadership Dinner in Washington, DC on May 5, 2015.

The Awards Dinner commemorates leaders who have made outstanding contributions to public safety communications.

The award winners are:

Leadership in Advocacy Award
Bill Schrier, Senior Policy Advisor
Office of the Chief Information Officer, State of Washington

Leadership in Regulatory Service Award
David Goldman, Chief Counsel for Communications and Technology, Minority Staff
Energy and Commerce Committee
United States House of Representatives

Leadership in Legislative Service Award
The Honorable John Shimkus, United States Representative
United States House of Representatives

Leadership in Advancing Communications Policy Award
Susan Swenson, Chairwoman
First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)

Award recipients will be recognized by members of the public safety community, government, and industry during the dinner at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Washington, DC.

“We are pleased to recognize these leaders for their past and continued contributions to public safety communications,” said John Wright, president of APCO International. “This event is a great opportunity to celebrate their work and enjoy the fellowship of a community of individuals dedicated to improving public safety.”

For information about the Awards Dinner, visit leadersdinner.apcointl.org.  A portion of the proceeds from this event goes to the continued support of the Public Safety Foundation of America, which focuses on improving public safety services to our communities.

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