British APCO Chief Executive Officer Ian Thompson died suddenly at home on Nov. 16. Ian has played a pivotal role in advancing BAPCO and indeed turning it around into being the successful organisation that it is today.

Ian joined British APCO in August 2016 as operations manager after retiring from a successful 30 year career in the police. He was appointed chief executive officer by the Executive Committee in December 2016. Ian was previously a volunteer member of the BAPCO Executive Committee for a number of years and has a strong background in public safety critical communications and IT from his time with the police service.

Ian has changed the focus of the association from blue light critical communications to a more inclusive membership involved in all areas of public safety technology. His focus was on a new three year strategic plan reviewing all aspects of the association. He represented the association at many events throughout the year and was keen to expand BAPCO’s influence as well as benefits for members.

“While this sad news leaves a huge gap both in the association and in our hearts my fellow directors and myself are determined that we will continue to build on the fantastic legacy that Ian has built over the past four years,” said BAPCO President John Anthony.

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