Posts From Public Safety Communications
APCO’s Public Safety Communications Announces 2014 Hot Products
November 3, 2014Public Safety Communications, the official publication of APCO International, today announced its selections for the 2014 Hot Products showcase.
Read full articleNovember Issue of Public Safety Communications
October 31, 2014With the November issue of PSC comes a top-to-bottom redesign of the entire magazine. This issue will have a brand new look to it, which we feel represents the modern, technologically advanced nature of the industry APCO serves. Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances have caused an unavoidable delay in delivery of this particular issue.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Donovan Magginis
October 10, 2014Maginnis points out that there are a number of important skills necessary to perform in the role of call taker/dispatcher: multi-tasking, good decision-making, the ability to visualize and know what the officer is doing on the radio as well as the ability to empathize and understand what the caller is dealing with.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Eric Schrader
August 12, 2014Having made an impact in the fire/EMS service in Prince George’s County (Md.), and now utilizing his skills and knowledge to enhance public safety in Lee County (Fla.), Schrader seems to have the best of both worlds.
Read full articleAPCO 2014 is a Wrap!
August 8, 2014Thank you to all our attendees, exhibitors, speakers and sponsors for making this the best conference yet.
Read full articlePhotos: APCO’s 18th Annual Golf Tournament
August 3, 2014Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all of our golfers in NOLA
Read full articleRadio Club of America Announces 2014 Fellows
July 18, 2014Congratulations to Gigi and to all of this year’s Fellows for this prestigious recognition in honor of your hard work!
Read full articleKory Oman to be Honored as 2014 Telecommunicator of the Year in New Orleans
July 14, 2014A dedicated dispatcher for Clackamas County 9-1-1-in Oregon City, Ore. will win this year’s Telecommunicator of the Year award.
Read full articleNews Roundup: FCC on Business & Broadband; New Firsts for Firstnet
June 20, 2014Chattanooga (Tenn.) lauded for broadband; FirstNet seeks new GM and launches first approved LTE network.
Read full articleLife Skills: How to Prevent Skin Cancer this Summer
June 13, 2014Staying out of the sun is one way to prevent skin cancer, but there are other sources to avoid as well.
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