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Nationwide Wireless Carriers Must Do Better on 9-1-1 Location
October 1, 2018APCO International filed comments today with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing strong disapproval of a 9-1-1 vertical location accuracy proposal submitted by CTIA on behalf of the nationwide wireless carriers.
Read full articleResponding to Hurricane Florence: One Telecommunicator’s Experience
September 27, 2018I got to sleep in my own bed last night. It was difficult … I couldn’t shut out the screams, the desperate cries for help. I couldn’t tune out the events of the last seven days.
Read full articleAPCO Files a Project Initiation and Seeks Workgroup Members to Create a Standard for a Public Safety Telecommunicator Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) Program
September 19, 2018Alexandria, VA – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has filed a Project Initiation with ANSI and has…
Read full articleNational 911 Office Announces Grant Program Rules and Application Requirements
August 15, 2018The National 911 Office has issued final rules and a notice of funding opportunity to administer a $115 million grant program. Initial applications are due from states and tribal organizations no later than September 10, 2018.
Read full articleFood for Thought Luncheon
August 14, 2018The Food for Thought Luncheon held on the last day of APCO 2018 recognized newly certified agencies, strong APCO chapters…
Read full articleConnect & Celebrate Dinner
August 14, 2018APCO 2018 concluded with a look back and a look ahead as awards for individual service were delivered, the outgoing…
Read full articleWednesday Wrap-Up
August 14, 2018Location Accuracy and Public Safety Presenters: John Snapp, West Safety Services; Reinhard Ekl, RapidSOS; Joe Marx, AT&T; Ryan Jensen, T-Mobile…
Read full articleSecond General Business Session
August 8, 2018The Second General Business Session of APCO 2018 packed a lot of business into a short session on Tuesday. APCO…
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August 8, 2018The Telecommunicator’s Role in Managing Emergency Incidents and Events Presenter: Stephen Martini, ENP, Director, Williamson County, Tennessee, Emergency Communications District…
Read full articleDistinguished Achievers Breakfast
August 8, 2018A Distinguished Achievers Breakfast at APCO 2018 on Tuesday included recognition of individuals who earned certifications as well as agencies…
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