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APCO Will Host 2011 World Congress in Dubai
August 2, 2010On Aug. 2, the APCO Global Alliance announced that the APCO World Congress will take place in Dubai, June 6-8, 2011.
Read full articleFrom the APCO First General Business Meeting
August 2, 2010On Aug. 1, at 1 p.m., APCO President Richard Mirgon called the association’s First General Business Meeting to order. In addition to business matters and reading this year’s proposed resolutions, the Quorum was treated to presentations from Chris Essid, Robert Gurss and Sean Kirkendal.
Read full articleAPCO Announces 2010 Award Winners
August 2, 2010On Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 8 a.m., APCO International will recognize and honor distinguished achievers in public safety communications. These individuals are frontline telecommunicators, supervisors, managers, IT and radio specialists, comm center directors and instructors. “The work they have done in their respective agencies are great examples of activities deserving of this great honor,” says APCO Executive Director George S. Rice Jr., “and their entire departments should be proud.” Join us for breakfast as we present awards to your peers. The event will close with a SUPERSESSION to kick off your day of learning!
Read full articleTaking Care of Business
July 31, 2010“We have a pretty good picture,” said APCO Deputy Director Mark Cannon during the finance report for the Executive Council…
Read full articleCongratulations on Your Retirement, Anna Warren
July 31, 2010Longtime APCO employee Anna Warren has decided to retire. Stop by the registration desk during the conference and congratulate her! You can also send personal wishes to her at warrena@apcointl.org.
Read full articleAn APCO Field Guide
July 31, 2010More than 350 companies that specialize in the equipment and services unique to public safety communications will be exhibiting at the conference this year. For first time and veteran attendees, the exhibit hall can be overwhelming. With so much to do, such as meet with the vendors you already have relationships with and comparison shop for new radios and equipment, how do you plan to survive? One thing is certain, you won’t get a better chance to see so many public safety communications products in one place.
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July 30, 2010This year marks APCO International’s 75th anniversary as an association and its 76th Annual Conference. If you want to be inspired and invigorated and give your career a boost, then Houston is the place to be this week! Coincidentally, this year also marks the 40th anniversary of Apollo 13, and Captain Jim Lovell, who commanded the Apollo 13 mission and brought her crew safely home, will be the opening keynote speaker (Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, 8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.). With the words, “Houston, we have a problem,” Lovell demonstrated a calm command presence in the face of the oxygen system failure that could have doomed the mission.
Read full article3 Senators Join Public Safety’s Fight for the D Block
July 29, 2010On July 21, the Public Safety Alliance and 40-plus national organizations supporting its position, took their message of public safety D-Block allocation and funding for the nationwide public safety broadband network to Capitol Hill. They were joined by Senators Joe Lieberman and John McCain, who introduced the First Responders Protection Act of 2010 (S. 3625).
Read full articlePassing the APCO Gavel
July 29, 2010Partnerships and relationships with other public safety organizations are key accomplishments achieved in the past year. Current APCO President Richard Mirgon and President-Elect Bill Carrow reflect on their time on the APCO Executive Committee and discuss the future of APCO International and public safety communications.
Read full articleHouston at a Glance
July 29, 2010APCO’s Texas Chapter is proud to welcome you to Houston for this year’s APCO Annual Conference & Exposition! There are many things in and around Houston to see and do.
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