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APCO Files Project Initiation Notifications for Two Standard Revisions
December 12, 2014Public review and comment period is an important step in the standard development process.
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Draft Standard Minimum Training Standard for TTY/TDD Use in the Public Safety Communications Center
December 12, 2014Standard written in conjunction with the National Emergency Number Association (NENA).
Read full articleAPCO Seeks Comments on Draft Standard Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Technician
December 12, 2014Comments must be submitted by January 26, 2015.
Read full articleAmy Lovell: An Award-Winning Chicago Dispatcher Whose Role Serves To Inspire Others
December 4, 2014Lovell credits success to diverse skill set and love for the job.
Read full articleAPCO Applauds Commission’s Actions to Improve 9-1-1 Reliability and Ensure Public Safety Values are Preserved in the Technology Transition
November 21, 2014Today, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) launched two proceedings related to the provision of 9-1-1 services.
Read full articleFCC Signals Support, Issues Public Notice on APCO, NENA, Carriers Location Accuracy Plan
November 20, 2014Since last Friday’s bulletin notifying you of APCO’s success in joining with NENA to reach a landmark consensus plan with the nation’s four largest carriers to improve wireless 9-1-1 location accuracy for both indoor and outdoor calls, we have made significant progress.
Read full articleAPCO and NENA Reach Consensus Plan with Major Wireless Carriers on Improvements to Locating 9-1-1 Callers
November 15, 2014Today, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, International and the National Emergency Number Association have reached a consensus plan with the major wireless carriers that we will present to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for making significant progress in locating 9-1-1 callers in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Read full articleCorrection: Board of Directors, Executive Council & Chapter Presidents
November 14, 2014The November issue of PSC erroneously featured outdated information on the Board of Directors & Chapter Presidents page.
Read full articleAPCO Applauds DHS on Release of Updated National Emergency Communications Plan
November 13, 2014Revised NECP addresses highly relevant aspects of recent and anticipated developments in emergency communications.
Read full articleCarolyn Light’s range of skills promote effective dispatching
November 12, 2014“Not everybody can do it. It’s not a job for everybody.”
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