Alexandria, VA – Thurston 911 Communications, Washington, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International.

Public safety agencies use 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.

“Effective initial training, as well as continuing education are paramount for public safety telecommunicators,” said APCO International President Holly Wayt. “Successfully attaining APCO’s Agency Training Program Certification clearly demonstrates an agency’s commitment to the citizens and public safety responders they serve.”

Thurston 911 Communications will be recognized during the Food for Thought Luncheon taking place as part of APCO’s 85^th Annual Conference & Expo, in Baltimore, MD, August 11-14, 2019. 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/p33/ for details.