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Attendees Imagine the Future of 9-1-1 at APCO Nexus
November 3, 2022APCO’s NG9-1-1 focused event Nexus was held live for the first time on November 2 and 3 in Arlington, VA. The event spanned two days, covering five real-life scenarios and how the 9-1-1 response could have been impacted by NG9-1-1 technologies. Coupled with these interactive panels was the 360 Experience, where our sponsors demo-ed the technological solutions discussed in each scenario.
Read full articleAPCO Files a Project Initiation and Seeks Working Group Members to Revise the American National Standard Minimum Training Standard for Public Safety Telecommunicator
November 3, 2022APCO has filed a Project Initiation with ANSI and has issued a call for participation for working group members to participate in the revision of the APCO ANS Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Telecommunicators.
Read full articleSwatting: A Deadly Trend
October 27, 2022Swatting is a prank call made to an ECC intending to have an emergency response team dispatched to a particular location. The dangerous pranks are a risk to first responders and the public, but there are warning signs telecommunicators can look out for.
Read full articleYoung Professional Spotlight: Shelby Creed, Linn County E-911 Central Dispatch
October 13, 2022At 29 years old, Shelby Creed is one of the youngest directors in the state of Missouri.
Read full articleSilent Key: Bob Marz
October 7, 2022Bob Marz, an APCO life member, passed away October 5 at home in South Ogden, Utah, with his family. He was 87.
Read full articleSilent Key: John J. Daly
September 22, 2022John J. Daly, 66, whose life was dedicated to public safety in Collier County, Florida, passed away August 22 at a Cape Cod, Massachusetts, hospital after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Read full articleSilent Key: Max Thwaits III
September 22, 2022Max Thwaits III, the Essex County (New York) emergency services director, passed away September 19. Thwaits, of Au Sable Forks, was 40. He was a member of the APCO Atlantic Chapter.
Read full articleOvercoming Adversity in Public Safety Communications
September 15, 2022A global pandemic and one of the tightest job markets in history have left ECCs much like the Continental Army — underfunded, understaffed and facing seemingly overwhelming challenges that threaten their chances for success. It is times like these that call for bold thinking and unwavering leadership.
Read full articleAPCO International Announces Recipients of 2022 Leadership in Policy Awards
September 13, 2022APCO announces the recipients of its prestigious 2022 Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards, who will be honored during APCO’s annual Public Safety Communications Leadership Dinner in Arlington, VA, on November 2, 2022.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Candidate Standard Detecting Early Warning Symptoms of Stress in the Public Safety Telecommunicator
September 1, 2022APCO International is seeking comments for the candidate American National Standard (ANS) for Detecting Early Warning Symptoms of Stress in the Public Safety Telecommunicator.
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