Posts From Public Safety Communications
April is National Safe Digging Month
April 1, 2014In the event of a pipeline incident or release, it is critical that emergency responders are prepared to respond properly to the event.
Read full articleSilent Key: Karen Greenstein
March 28, 2014The public safety community feels a profound loss after learning that longtime dispatcher Karen Greenstein was the victim of a traffic accident early this morning on Interstate 5.
Read full articlePublic Safety Quality Assurance Best Practices and Tools
March 25, 2014It is crucial to monitor the quality of emergency communications to reduce problems, limit liability and improve performance. The goal with Quality Assurance (QA/QI) is to objectively evaluate telecommunicator call processing and the ability to navigate through CAD and mapping systems.
Read full articleLife Skills: The Risks and Benefits of Drinking Coffee
March 20, 2014If you are among the 108 million Americans who drink coffee daily, are you aware of the health benefits and risks of your chosen beverage?
Read full articleSilent Key: Susan R. Jackson
March 17, 2014Susan R. Jackson, 51, passed away in Destin, FL on Feb. 9, 2014, after a six-year struggle with pancreatic cancer.
Read full articleSilent Key: David B. Smith Sr.
March 13, 2014It is with deep regret that the Illinois APCO Chapter announces the passing of David B. Smith, Sr. age 64, of East Dundee, Illinois in October 2013.
Read full articleTelecommunicator Spotlight: Nita Lapihuska
March 5, 2014Lapihuska never imagined the customer service and multi-tasking skills learned at her previous jobs would be of such benefit in her current career.
Read full articleThe Perks of APCO Committee Membership
February 27, 2014In case you missed the recent webinar explaining the many exciting APCO committees and the process for application, here is a rundown of how you can become more involved with APCO.
Read full articleLife Skills: Skipping Breakfast—Not a Good Choice!
February 20, 2014Do you regularly skip breakfast to save time, calories or to get a few more minutes of sleep? Then you are doing more damage to your body than you think.
Read full articleCase Study: BayRICS and BayWEB
February 12, 2014In the San Francisco Bay Area, a unique partnership between private business and regional public safety offices allows for a collaborative solution to network creation.
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