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Divided FCC Strips Needed Spectrum from Public Safety
September 30, 2020Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in a 3-2 vote, adopted an order that strips the 4.9 GHz band from public safety use. The majority, consisting of Chairman Pai and Commissioners O’Rielly and Carr, took this action against the wishes of a multitude of national public safety associations.
Read full articlePresident’s Channel: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
September 24, 2020In a June PSC eNews President’s Channel, Immediate Past President Tracey Hilburn announced APCO’s commitment to focusing on the difficult…
Read full articleYoung Professional Spotlight: Russ Palmer, Chatham 911
September 24, 2020The APCO Young Professionals Committee recognizes Russ Palmer as this quarter’s young professional spotlight. Russ is the Deputy Director of…
Read full articlePublic Safety Industry Expert Joins GeoComm’s Sales Team in Southeastern United States Region
September 24, 2020St. Cloud, MN: GeoComm is excited to announce the addition of Susan Nelson, Emergency Number Professional (ENP) and Certified Public Manager…
Read full articleGeoComm Announces Public Safety Location Intelligence™ Mapping Platform Unlocking Lifesaving Potential of Indoor Maps
September 24, 2020St. Cloud, MN: GeoComm, a leading provider of Public Safety Location Intelligence ™, is excited to announce the availability of GeoComm…
Read full articleHabersham County Central Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
September 24, 2020Alexandria, VA – Habersham County Central Communications, GA, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the…
Read full article#TeammatesInAction: Jefferson City PD Communication Center, May 22
September 17, 2020On the evening of May 22, 2020, Cole County, Missouri, experienced an EF3 tornado. Six public safety telecommunicators were on-duty…
Read full articleVirginia Beach Emergency Communications and Citizen Services Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
September 17, 2020Alexandria, VA – Virginia Beach Emergency Communications and Citizen Services, VA, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33®…
Read full articlePalm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
September 17, 2020Alexandria, VA – Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, FL, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from…
Read full articleEastern Shore of Virginia 9-1-1 Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
September 17, 2020Alexandria, VA – Eastern Shore of Virginia 9-1-1 Communications, VA, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative,…
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