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Silent Key: Thomas Wahl
March 23, 2017Thomas Wahl passed away on March 20, 2017. He had been a member of APCO since 1998, as well as…
Read full articleCelebrating APCO’s First CPE Graduates
March 16, 2017In January, APCO International proudly hosted the capstone course of its inaugural Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) Program. Graduates of the program, who represent 13 states and Canada, were honored January 13 during a beachside ceremony at the Hilton Daytona Beach.
Read full articleClass Notes: A Perspective From the Inaugural CPE Class President
March 16, 2017Having finished my APCO International Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) Program, I’d like to share a few thoughts about it. First, don’t let being a frontline employee hold you back from taking Registered Public Safety Leader (RPL) or CPE. We all have the ability to be leaders.
Read full articleAPCO International Announces Recipients of 2017 Leadership in Policy Awards
March 13, 2017APCO International announces the recipients of its prestigious 2017 Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards, who will be honored during APCO’s Annual Public Safety Communications Leadership Dinner in Washington, DC, on May 17, 2017.
Read full articleAPCO Welcomes Discussion Draft Bill on Next Generation 9-1-1
March 1, 2017U.S. Senators Nelson (FL) and Klobuchar (MN) released a draft bill, the “Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2017,” to further deployment of NG9-1-1 services and enhance and upgrade the nation’s 9-1-1 systems.
Read full articleSilent Key: Joe Trowbridge
February 14, 2017Joe Trowbridge was a Past President of the Texas Chapter of APCO and an APCO International Life Member, He retired as a Communications Inspector for the Texas Department of Public Safety with over 35 years of service.
Read full articleCharlotte Fire Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
February 9, 2017Alexandria, VA – Charlotte Fire Communications, NC, has met the minimum training standards for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials…
Read full articleCharlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
February 9, 2017Alexandria, VA – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, NC, has met the minimum training standards for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials…
Read full articleRaleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
February 9, 2017Alexandria, VA – Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center, NC, has met the minimum training standards for the Association of Public-Safety Communications…
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Standards Program Manager
February 9, 2017APCO International is seeking an individual for the position of Standards Program Manager. The incumbent will oversee APCO International Standards Projects and Development as assigned and serve as liaison to APCO International Committees, Taskforces, Workgroups, etc. They will also serve as primary staff liaison to Standards Development Committee and associated subcommittes and work groups.
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