Government
DHS S&T Establishes Advisory Panel to Help Ensure Radio Interoperability Among First Responders
December 10, 2015The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has announced the membership of its Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P25 CAP) Advisory Panel, to help establish standards for interoperability among digital two-way land mobile radio communications products.
Read full articleAPCO Congratulates FirstNet on Approving Release of Its RFP
December 9, 2015The Board of Directors for the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) voted to approve the release of a request for proposals (RFP) for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of the nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN).
Read full articleAPCO Statement on FCC Chairman Wheeler’s Call for Funding to Modernize the Nation’s 9-1-1 System
November 23, 2015Today, in an Op-Ed in The New York Times, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler called on Congress to provide funding assistance to state and local government 9-1-1 authorities for the transition to “Next Generation 9-1-1” technology. As Chairman Wheeler rightly pointed out, the nation’s 9-1-1 system is in dire need of upgrading to technology that will provide the features necessary to best ensure the safety and security of the general public and emergency responders.
Read full articleFCC Takes Steps to Facilitate Mobile Broadband wnd Next Generation Wireless Technologies in Spectrum Above 24 Ghz
October 29, 2015The FCC took steps today to maintain United States leadership in wireless by proposing new rules for wireless broadband in wireless frequencies above 24 GHz. These proposed rules are an opportunity to move forward on creating a regulatory environment in which these emerging next-generation mobile technologies – such as so-called 5G mobile service – can potentially take hold and deliver benefits to consumers, businesses, and the U.S. economy.
Read full article9-1-1 Location Accuracy Critical to Industry
August 24, 2015One of the most talked-about topics and heavily attended sessions during last week’s APCO International Conference & Expo concerned the issue of 9-1-1 location accuracy, and its potential impact on public safety.
Read full articleFirstNet Announces New CEO and President Positions
August 17, 2015The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) announced the restructuring of its senior management positions by creating the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President titles.
Read full articleImportant Bulletin: Fiat-Chrysler Automotive UConnect Allows a Vehicle To Be Remotely Controlled
July 27, 2015APCO International has received a Vulnerability Note as a member of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)- National Coordinating Center for Communications (NCC) Communications Information Sharing & Analysis Center (COMM-ISAC). As this vulnerability could impact our membership, APCO is sharing the following information from DHS. This bulletin is intended for dissemination to public safety answering points (PSAPs), emergency communications centers, and public safety personnel.
Read full articleAPCO International Awards Leaders in Public Safety Policy
May 6, 2015Last night the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International honored the recipients of its prestigious Public Safety Leadership in Policy Awards during APCO’s Annual Public Safety Communications Leadership Dinner in Washington, DC.
Read full articleNIST Interagency Report: Considerations for Identity Management in Public Safety Mobile Networks
April 9, 2015The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in cooperation with the Public Safety Communications Research Program (PSCR), published a report on Considerations for Identity Management in Public Safety Mobile Networks.
Read full articleDHS Science & Technology to Host Town Hall Session at IWCE
March 10, 2015The DHS Office for Interoperability & Compatibility (OIC) has an opportunity for public safety community members voice their ideas. On Tuesday, March 17 (3pm), DHS Science & Technology (S&T) is hosting an town hall session in conjunction with IWCE called Preparing the First Responder of the Future.
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