Posts From Rick Goldstein
National Regional Planning Council Elects New Officers
January 5, 2023The National Regional Planning Council (NRPC), a collaborative network consisting of both 700 MHz & 800 MHz public safety Regional…
Read full articleAPCO 2022: Connect & Celebrate Dinner
August 15, 2022The association’s 2022-2023 officers were sworn in as the outgoing and incoming presidents laid out the past year’s accomplishments and plans for the next one. The night concluded with a comedy routine.
Read full articleAPCO 2022: Food for Thought Luncheon
August 15, 2022The luncheon included recognition of thriving APCO chapters, agency certification, volunteer contributions to this year’s conference, and a look ahead to the 2023 conference, along with insights of an American war hero on “Leadership Lessons From Blackhawk Down.”
Read full articleSecond General Business Session at APCO 2022
August 10, 2022The General Business Meeting of APCO 2022 on Tuesday featured association accomplishments, federal progress on behalf of public safety communications, a film about telecommunicators and other first responders, and announcement of a new Executive Committee member.
Read full articleAPCO 2022: Distinguished Achievers Breakfast
August 9, 2022APCO 2022’s Distinguished Achievers Breakfast recognized APCO members and contributors on Tuesday and the Anaheim Convention Center audience heard from the first female NFL official about charting a path to success despite roadblocks.
Read full articleAPCO 2022: Opening General Session
August 9, 2022The General Session of APCO 2022 in Anaheim, California, kicked off with announcements of association initiatives, awards for top public safety communications performers followed by a former Navy SEAL’s motivational speech on building teams that adapt and succeed.
Read full articleFirst General Business Session Concludes Day 1 of APCO 2022
August 7, 2022The General Business Session concluded the first day of the 88th annual conference, APCO 2022 in Anaheim, California, and included the appointment of APCO members to positions on regional boards and to the Commercial Advisory Committee.
Read full articleNHTSA Selects Mission Critical Partners for Nationwide CAD Assessment
October 14, 2021State College, Pa. (October 14, 2021) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) selected Mission Critical Partners (MCP) to…
Read full articleHow the Coronavirus Pandemic Forever Changed the Future of 9-1-1
August 23, 2021Robert “Dusty” Rhoads had expected to make a presentation during APCO 2021 about the lessons learned and best practices regarding the coronavirus pandemic just passed in the United States. Instead, “How the Coronavirus Pandemic Forever Changed the Future of 9-1-1” was delivered Wednesday during a major resurgence of the pandemic as the Delta variant sweeps the nation.
Read full articleAPCO 2021: Food for Thought Luncheon
August 22, 2021The Food For Thought Luncheon of APCO 2021 on Wednesday recognized individual chapter accomplishments and introduced next year’s Conference & Expo as members heard why “We’re All In This Together.”
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