Posts From APCO International
APCO Seeks Comments on Draft Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Quality Assurance Evaluator
December 21, 2012Alexandria, VA – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International released today for comments a Candidate American National Standard…
Read full articleLicense Application Relief for Narrowbanding Licensees
December 13, 2012The narrowbanding deadline imposed by the Federal Communications Commission on licensees in the UHF/VHF bands is coming up in less…
Read full articleYork County, Va., Launches Text-to-9-1-1 Service
December 11, 2012Yesterday the York-Poquoson-Williamsburg Emergency Communications Center in Virginia launched a first-office application of text-to-9-1-1 service with Verizon Wireless and Telecommunications Systems, Inc. (TCS). APCO President Terry Hall, who also serves as the Chief of Emergency Communications for the combined emergency call center, was joined at the announcement by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Public Safety Bureau Chief David Turetsky and Deputy Chief David Furth, as well as officials from Verizon Wireless, TCS, Cassidian and Motorola.
Read full articleAPCO Joins in Voluntary Industry Agreement to Offer Text to 9-1-1 Services
December 7, 2012The nation’s four largest wireless carriers, joined by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), announced yesterday an agreement on a voluntary commitment to offer text-to-9-1-1 services. APCO International helped ensure the agreement will best meet the needs of the public safety community and other stakeholders.
Read full articleNarrowbanding – The Time Is Now
December 6, 2012The FCC’s narrowbanding deadline is just a couple weeks away, and the FCC has stated it will take any non-compliant…
Read full articleAPCO Publishes ANSI Approved Standard for Public Safety Communications Common Incident Type Codes for Data Exchange
November 30, 2012Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International released Public Safety Communications Common Incident Type Codes for…
Read full articleDHS Assistant Secretary Michael Locatis & FirstNet Board Members Confirmed to Speak at APCO’s Emerging Technology Forum
November 30, 2012Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is pleased to announce that Michael Locatis, Assistant Secretary…
Read full articleHolliston Fire Department Implements APCO EMD
November 29, 2012Daytona Beach, FL – Residents in Holliston, Ma., now have the added strength of APCO Institute Emergency Medical Dispatch behind…
Read full articleAPCO Partners Sign Charter Demonstrating Commitment to Global Alliance
November 13, 2012Alexandria, Va. – On Sunday, November 4, 2012, representatives from APCO International in the United States, APCO Canada, British APCO and APCO Australasia (APCO Partners) came together to sign a Charter that demonstrates their continuing commitment to the APCO Global Alliance. This monumental event took place in Winnipeg, Canada in conjunction with the APCO Canada Conference.
Read full articleAPCO International President & 1st Vice President Meet with ICMA President
November 2, 2012APCO International President Terry Hall and First Vice President Gigi Smith met with Bonni Svrcek, president of the International City/County…
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