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Telecommunicator Spotlight: James Straker Brings New Hires Up to Speed
February 11, 2013“I loved that job. I loved being a dispatcher. I liked the fact it is a challenge, and we’re basically helping citizens. We help so many people—citizens, officers, each other. “
Read full articleSilent Key: Nicholas Stepaniak in Memoriam
February 4, 2013Nicholas E. Stepaniak, age 31, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Nick, the assistant communications manager for Stafford County’s Emergency Communications Center, was an invaluable member of a select fraternity.
Read full articleSilent Key: David Swan in Memoriam
February 4, 2013We’re sad to announce that long-time APCO International Life Member David Swan passed away on Feb. 3, 2013. Swan was injured in an accident at home in early 2011 and had been in a long-term care facility since that time.
Read full article‘FirstNet Exists to Serve Public Safety’: FN Board Members Address Public Safety Members at APCO International Emerging Technology Forum
February 1, 2013“FirstNet was created by Congress to serve you,” said F. Craig Farrill, a wireless telecommunications executive and FirstNet Board member,…
Read full articleAPCO International Issues Position on Public Safety App Development
January 31, 2013Recognizing the value of mobile applications (apps) and other tools made possible by new technologies, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has issued a new position on public safety app development.
Read full articlePSFA Dedicates VA Building in Honor of APCO Past President Riddle
January 31, 2013Current and past APCO International leaders gathered on January 24 to dedicate the Virginia Office in the name of Gregory T. Riddle, Immediate Past President, in honor of a lifetime of distinguished service.
Read full articlePublic Safety & Emerging Technology: NG9-1-1, Text to 9-1-1 & More
January 30, 2013“Don’t be scared; be smart,” Mark S. Adams, director, principal architect networks and communications, Northrop Grumman Information Systems, advised attendees…
Read full articleAPCO Publishes ANSI Approved Standard for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Training Coordinator
January 24, 2013Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International released the Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for…
Read full articleAPCO Publishes ANSI Approved Standard for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Supervisor
January 24, 2013Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International released the Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for…
Read full articleAPCO’s Sunshine Fund
January 17, 2013Did you know that APCO International has a way for members to help their colleagues in need? In 2004, APCO’s…
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