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$1.3 Million Greenlighted for Emergency Communications in El Paso
May 18, 2011El Paso, Texas — The city council voted unanimously on Tuesday to spend $1.3 million to clear up dead spots in the city’s communication system with police cars, firetrucks and ambulances.
Read full articleAlabama County Touts 800 MHz Radio System after Tornadoes
May 18, 2011Anniston, Ala. (AP) — In the wake of the April tornadoes that flattened many areas of northern Calhoun County, local officials have touted the region’s 800 MHz digital radio system for its effectiveness in coordinating disaster response.
Read full articleTot Calls 9-1-1 Too Many Times; Mom Arrested
May 17, 2011Minneapolis, Minn. — A Stillwater mother, who agitated police when she did not stop her 3-year-old from making dozens of 911 hang-up calls, allegedly hit an officer when he came to arrest her on an unrelated warrant.
Read full articleAPCO Executive Director Commends FCC for Taking Steps to Safeguard Our Nation’s Critical Communications Infrastructure
May 16, 2011Washington, D.C. — In response to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopting a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that examines…
Read full articleArt McDole Memorial Service
May 16, 2011More than 150 family and friends gathered at the Northminster Presbyterian Church in Salinas, Calif. on May 14, 2011. They were there to participate in a memorial service and tribute to the late Art McDole. Art was an active APCO International member for more than 45 years and is probably one of APCO’s most well-known members.
Read full articleLTE-Based Public Safety Network Could Finally Become Reality
May 16, 2011Ten years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the U.S. government may finally be making progress on allocating spectrum for an LTE-based public safety broadband network. The Public Safety Alliance says that Congress could allocate 10MHz of spectrum on the 700MHz band to public safety agencies by the end of the year.
Read full articleA Letter from APCO President Bill Carrow Remembering Art McDole
May 15, 2011The following letter was sent by APCO International President Bill Carrow to the Northern California Chapter of APCO President Angela M. Azevedo regarding the passing of long-time APCO member Art McDole. It was read aloud at a memorial service for McDole on May 14 at Northminster Presbyterian Church.
Read full articleRockefeller, Security Officials Push New Broadband Network
May 13, 2011U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller introduced legislation on Thursday to improve the access first responders and public safety officials have to the airwaves. Rockefeller, D-W.Va., said, “Any 16-year-old with a smartphone is ahead of us in this. That is a little bit embarrassing,”
Read full articleExperience Through the Ranks
May 11, 2011In some police departments sworn officers — and even those of rank — are playing a key role in disseminating information, interacting with the media and also serving as their agency’s spokesperson. Capt. Paul Starks of the Montgomery County Maryland Police Department is a good example of someone filling this role.
Read full articleAPCO International Announces Recipients of Public Safety Leadership Awards
May 10, 2011Daytona Beach, FL—May 10, 2011— APCO International has announced the recipients of the 2011 Public Safety Leadership in Policy Awards…
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