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APCO Announces ANSI Approval of Revisions to Standard for Alarm Interface Data Exchanges
September 18, 2014Some highlights in the revision include the addition of data elements to accommodate the introduction of a Message Broker, a standardized list of message status terminology, an expanded list of alarm event types, and the capture of an alarm service organization name.
Read full articleSilent Key: James “Jimmy” Allen Reed
September 9, 2014Honoring former president of the Kansas chapter of APCO
Read full articleAPCO Welcomes Announcement of New FirstNet Board Members
September 4, 2014Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced five new members of the FirstNet Board of Directors. Secretary Pritzker appointed Sheriff Richard Stanek of Hennepin County, Minnesota, Chief of Police Chris Burbank of Salt Lake City, Utah, former Vermont Governor James Douglas, Mayor Annise Parker of Houston, Texas, and technology executive Frank Plastina. Additionally, Secretary Pritzker reappointed Ed Reynolds, who is one of the board’s inaugural members.
Read full articleSilent Key: Robert B. “Red” Button
September 4, 2014“Red” Button was a public safety dispatcher, APCO member and trainer for the Mansfield Fire and Police Departments.
Read full articleSilent Key: David Binns
August 26, 2014David Binns was an active Commercial Member of APCO for more than 30 years, and was a familiar face on the APCO conference exhibit floor, always with a big Texas smile and welcoming handshake.
Read full articleSilent Key: Bob Moesch
August 22, 2014Moesch exhibited integrity, reliability, dependability and dedication throughout his APCO career.
Read full articleLancaster County-Wide Communications Receives APCO P33 Certification
August 20, 2014Public safety agencies utilize P33 Certification as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS). Initial and continuing training for public safety telecommunicators is important as they provide essential services to the public in an expanding and rapidly changing environment.
Read full articlePhotos: APCO’s 18th Annual Golf Tournament
August 3, 2014Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all of our golfers in NOLA
Read full articleAdvanceTec Introduces New Drop-in 128 Bay Battery Maintenance Solution for Motorola APX Radios
July 31, 2014The Enterprise 3000 was designed to manage and control up to 128 Motorola APX rechargeable batteries while attached to the radio, or just the batteries alone.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology Seeks Input Following APCO Workshop on App Security Requirements
August 8, 2014Members of the public are now invited to comment on the draft summary of NISTIR 8018, which describes the workshop and captures input received from workshop attendees.
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