Alexandria, VA – The Fayetteville Police Department, Ark., has met the minimum training standards for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Agency Training Program Certification and has been awarded certification as of December 14, 2016.

Public safety agencies utilize the APCO International Agency Training Program Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing training for public safety telecommunicators is important as they provide essential services to the public in an expanding and rapidly changing environment.

“America’s public safety communications agencies represent the first tier of emergency response, said APCO President Brent Lee. “Ensuring that training programs and procedures are current, comprehensive, and effective is a key element to success in this role. Achieving APCO Agency Training Program Certification is proof of an agency’s commitment to excellence and of their dedication to the communities they serve.”

The Fayetteville Police Department will be recognized during the Food for Thought Luncheon taking place as part of APCO’s 82nd Annual Conference & Expo, in Orlando, Fla., August 14-17, 2016. To obtain a complimentary press pass, please contact Meghan Architect at 571-312-4400 or architectm@apcointl.org.

For more information about the Agency Training Program Certification process, visit www.apcointl.org/agencytraining for details.