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Disaster Operations and the Communications Center
March 24, 2011The APCO Institute now offers a course, Disaster Operations and the Communications Center. Available both online and in classroom, this course is a great opportunity for telecommunicators. The next online course begins May 4.
Read full articleHighly Successful Women’s Public Safety Conference Reconvenes in Florida
March 18, 2011The APCO International Women in Public Safety Communications Leadership Conference will reconvene in Orlando, Fla., for the third annual women’s meeting, April 13-14. The 2011 conference schedule, which includes sessions in leadership, life in public safety, career development and work/life balance, delves into long-term career issues confronting women in public safety leadership positions.
Read full articleAPCO Member Advisory on H.R. 607, Broadband for First Responders Act
March 17, 2011In February, House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King (R-NY) and Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (D-MS) introduced H.R. 607, the…
Read full articleAPCO International Featured on Dr. Oz 9-1-1 Segment
March 17, 2011Daytona Beach, Fla. — Public safety communications association, APCO International, provided information for a segment on The Dr. Oz Show, “The Three Biggest Mistakes you Should Never Make When Calling 9-1-1.” The episode aired March 11, 2011 around the country. APCO International’s Board of Directors Representative, Gigi Smith, shared her expertise.
Read full articleNominate an Agency for the 2011 Horizon Award
March 10, 2011The Horizon Award recognizes communications centers that have shown leadership in technology and are proactively seeking solutions to manage the introduction of technological advancements in their center and community over the current year. APCO International is currently accepting nominations for this honor.
Read full articleRegister Online to Attend APCO Global Congress in Dubai
March 4, 2011Online registration is now available for the APCO Global Congress in Dubai, UAE. At this new event, public safety and security practitioners in the Middle East will experience the latest in public safety communications technology this June.
Read full articlePublic Safety Communications Officials to Descend on Philadelphia in August
March 2, 2011Daytona Beach, Fla. — This August, Philadelphia will be home to the premier public safety communications technology, education and networking event, the APCO International Annual Conference. At least 4,000 public safety communications officials will visit the city to participate.
Read full articleAPCO International Launches Online Application Program for Project 33 Training Certification
February 23, 2011Daytona Beach, Fla. — The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announced today the launch the APCO Project 33 Training Program Certification – 2010 Telecommunicator online application program.
Read full articleTop International Companies to Exhibit at APCO Global Congress in Dubai
February 23, 2011Alexandria, Va. — Public safety and security practitioners in the Middle East will experience the latest in public safety communications technology this June. That’s because APCO Global Alliance has assembled an impressive group of international technology companies to exhibit at its new APCO Global Congress in Dubai, UAE.
Read full articleAPCO Lauds Chairman Rockefeller’s Top Priority for Public Safety
February 17, 2011Alexandria, Va. — APCO supports remarks made on Wednesday by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John D. “Jay” Rockefeller, IV, at a hearing on Capitol Hill to discuss development of a nationwide wireless, mission-critical broadband network for first responders.
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