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Union County Regional Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
December 3, 2021Alexandria, VA – Union County Regional Communications, NJ, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the…
Read full articleMontgomery County Department of Public Safety Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
December 3, 2021Alexandria, VA – Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, PA, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative,…
Read full articleMetro Nashville Department of Emergency Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
December 3, 2021Alexandria, VA – Metro Nashville Department of Emergency Communications, TN, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative,…
Read full articleCenCom E9-1-1 Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
December 3, 2021Alexandria, VA – CenCom E9-1-1, IL, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of…
Read full articleAPCO Files a Project Initiation and Seeks Work Group Members to Revise the Standard for Multi-Functional, Multi-Discipline Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Minimum Functional Requirements
November 29, 2021APCO is seeking working group members to participate in the revision of APCO ANS for Multi-Functional, Multi-Discipline Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Functional Requirements.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Candidate American National Standard for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Manager/Director
November 5, 2021APCO International is seeking comments for the candidate American National Standard (ANS) for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Manager/Director.
Read full articleKeys to Handling a Mass Shooting as a Public Safety Telecommunicator
November 4, 2021During a mass shooting, the ECC will be overwhelmed with calls. There will be calls from persons involved in the incident, friends and family of those affected, and potentially the shooter. The telecommunicator must process calls quickly to obtain as much information as possible.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Candidate American National Standard for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Requirement for Public Safety Communications Technicians
October 29, 2021The revision of this standard includes updates providing technicians in the emergency communication center (ECC) environment the guidance needed to enhance their skills, seek employment opportunities and grow professionally within the industry.
Read full articleSilent Key: Mark David Pallans
October 29, 2021Mark David Pallans, 78, a life member and senior member of APCO, died October 18. He lived in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and was born in Astoria, New York. At the time of his death, Pallans was an active member of APCO’s spectrum committees, the Editorial Committee and the Professional Development Events Committee.
Read full articleAPCO Congratulates Nominees and FCC Chair
October 26, 2021Today, President Biden announced the designation of Jessica Rosenworcel to serve as Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission and nominated her to serve another term at the FCC.
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