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Creating Change in Dispatch: Motivational Interviewing for 9-1-1 Leaders
August 15, 2021Stephen James Johnson led an engaging afternoon presentation on change management using the technique of motivational interviewing.
Read full articleSan Antonio Hosts APCO 2021
August 9, 2021Located in south-central Texas, where Interstate 10 meets Interstate 35, San Antonio is a city of 1.5 million, rich with history and culture. The popular tourist destination in Bexar (pronounced “bear”) County offers various restaurants, shops, amusement parks, live music, theater and outdoor activities.
Read full articleAPCO Membership to Consider a Bylaws Amendment
August 6, 2021At the 2021 Membership Quorum, the voting membership of APCO International will consider a proposal that adds Chapter offices of Treasurer and Secretary to a list of leadership positions within APCO that may only be held by voting-eligible members.
Read full articleAPCO Congratulates the Recent Graduates of the Certified Public-Safety Executive Program
August 6, 2021APCO International is pleased to announce that the following individuals have earned the Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) designation following completion of the culminating course, a two-week capstone seminar at APCO headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Read full article#TeammatesInAction: Kimberley McCarty, Montgomery County Sheriffs Office, Texas
August 5, 2021On July 5, 2021 at 14:01, Telecommunicator Kimberley McCarty received a 9-1-1 text call from a subject who only texted in Spanish.
Read full articlePromoting Collaboration: Telecommunicators and Field Responders
July 23, 2021As our small, law enforcement-run agency expanded in rural South Dakota, we wanted to maintain our connection to field responders with whom we interacted daily.
Read full articleAPCO Introduces New Course: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the ECC
July 13, 2021APCO announced the introduction of the Institute’s newest course for emergency communications center (ECC) professionals – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the ECC.
Read full articleAre We Leaders of Our Field?
July 13, 2021Public safety employees (law enforcement, fire, EMS and communications) have always been held to a higher standard. That statement is more evident today than in the past.
Read full articleAPCO Congratulates the Recent Graduates of the Certified Public-Safety Executive Program
July 8, 2021APCO International is pleased to announce that the following individuals have earned the Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) designation following completion of the culminating course, a two-week capstone seminar at APCO headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Read full articleAPCO Welcomes Introduction of Important Wellness Legislation, the PROTECT 9-1-1 Act
July 1, 2021Today, U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly (D-IL), Norma Torres (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Peter Meijer (R-MI) introduced the Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma in 9-1-1 Act, or the ‘‘PROTECT 9-1-1 Act.”
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