Posts From Public Safety Communications
Telecommunicator Spotlight: Patricia Griffin
June 5, 2014There are times when Griffin will later follow up on a call that she took and inquire how the parties are doing. This action tends to evoke a surprised reaction on the other end because it is not only unexpected, but kind.
Read full articleCPRA Chapter Announces 2014 Technical Award Recipients
May 28, 2014April is typically focused on telecommunicator awards, but several years ago the Southern California Chapter of APCO (CPRA), decided to recognize the important role played by technical staff.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Inger Priegel
May 22, 2014Like most dispatchers, she enjoys the fast-paced calls that present a lot of excitement. However, she recognizes the importance of her role in all calls that she takes and never loses sight of that fact.
Read full articleChapter News: Orange County (Calif.) and Cobb County (Ga.)
May 15, 2014From California to Georgia, fresh spring weather and surprise guests ring in the season for APCO Chapters to honor the accomplishments of their own.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Jason Lezcano
May 7, 2014As a current supervisor and former line dispatcher, Lezcano believes anyone can be a calltaker–“as long as you are willing to put in the hard work, it’s just having the willingness to learn and willingness to apply those skills.”
Read full articleAT&T Mobile App Hackathon – Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness (DC) May 2-3
May 2, 2014By hacking for public safety mobile apps, developers can mature their ideas, get involved in an exciting community, and create something to further the greater social good.
Read full articleCommercial Involvement in Your Chapter
April 30, 2014Achieving a healthy level of commercial involvement in your chapter starts with having an understanding and appreciation for the role commercial members play.
Read full articleLife Skills: Reduce Processed Foods in Your Diet
April 24, 2014Once you eliminate processed foods and let fresh, unprocessed foods into your diet, you will feel and look better. Here are a few tips for incorporating fresh foods into your diet.
Read full articleCelebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!
April 17, 2014What a National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week it has been! Here at Public Safety Communications we’d like to thank you for all the work that you do, and highlight celebrations across the country.
Read full articleAPCO Remembers Boston Marathon Bombing
April 9, 2014APCO would like to recognize all those affected by the tragic bombings that occurred at the finish line of the Boston Marathon nearly one year ago.
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