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Silent Key: Past President Bernard (Jerry) Campbell
March 9, 2015Bernard (Jerry) Campbell has passed away. He was President of APCO International from 1977-78.
Read full articlePa. Officials Plan Software Upgrade
March 6, 2015Westmoreland County commissioners plan to spend nearly $500,000 to upgrade the 7-year-old computer software that operates the emergency dispatching system at the Department of Public Safety to make it compatible with newer technology.
Read full articleAPCO Announces Approval of Standard for Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Public Safety Communications Technician
March 6, 2015The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International received final approval from ANSI on February 24, 2015 for an American National Standard (ANS) that identifies core competencies and minimum training requirements for the public safety communications technician.
Read full articleAPCO Announces Approval of Standard Minimum Training Standard for TTY/TDD Use in the Public Safety Communications Center
March 6, 2015The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International received final approval from ANSI on February 24, 2015 for an American National Standard (ANS) that identifies minimum training requirements for the use of TTY/TDD in public safety communications.
Read full articleSite Link to Boost Multi-Site Coverage for Users of Sepura DMR Tier II Systems
March 5, 2015Sepura Site Link is set to enhance communications for organisations operating a DMR Tier II system across multiple locations.
Read full articleHamilton County Emergency Communications District Receives APCO’s Agency Training Program Certification (P33 Certification)
March 5, 2015Hamilton County Emergency Communications District, TN, has met the minimum training standards for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Agency Training Program Certification (P33 Certification) and has been awarded certification.
Read full articlePai Remarks at the 12th Annual NG9-1-1 Honor Awards Gala to Celebrate Heroes and Leaders in 9-1-1
February 27, 2015The Federal Communications Commission issued the following remarks by Commissioner Ajit Pai: I am honored to be with you tonight…
Read full articleSonim Ultra-rugged, FirstNet-Ready Smartphones To Be Used in Denver-area Demonstration of New Public Safety Network
February 26, 2015Company’s XP7 LTE Android devices deliver mission-critical data communications in trial of LTE Band Class 14 throughout Adams County, Colo.
Read full articleSilent Key: Debbie Caruthers
February 24, 2015We regret to inform you of the passing of Debbie Caruthers, retired 9-1-1 coordinator for Orange County, Fla.
Read full articleOtsego County, NY, chooses Tait Communications
February 20, 2015The contract, worth approximately US$3 million, is for a Quasi-Sync (QS2) simulcast system that will provide emergency services with county-wide coverage.
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