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Shared Experience: APCO 2011 Conference
September 28, 2011Did you know that over 100,000 motor vehicle accidents per year can be attributed to drowsy driving? Or that shift workers that rotate shifts experience symptoms very similar to jet lag? These are just a couple of small facts that Deann Baumann learned while attending a class at the APCO International 77th Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia a few weeks ago.
Read full articleAPCO 2011 Conference Attendance Increases by 11% in Philadelphia
September 15, 2011Daytona Beach, FL: The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International saw increased attendance at the 77th Annual Conference, August…
Read full articleAndrew Seybold Honored by APCO International for Contributions to Public Safety Communications
August 19, 2011Santa Barbara, California, Aug. 11, 2011 — Andrew M. Seybold was honored with the Presidential Award of the Associated Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO International ) during the association’s 77th Annual Conference and Exposition Meeting in Philadelphia August 7-11 in Philadelphia.
Read full articlePSST Authorizes Chairman to Apply for PLMN-ID for Network
August 18, 2011The Public Safety Spectrum Trust’s board of directors today endorsed a position statement adopted by the Association of Public-Safety Communications…
Read full articlePublic Safety Communications Announces First-Ever People’s Choice Award
August 18, 2011DAYTONA BEACH, FLA.: Public Safety Communications (PSC), a monthly publication published by Elsevier Public Safety on behalf of the Association…
Read full articleFCC Chair Outlines Steps to Accelerate Adoption of NG9-1-1
August 11, 2011The plan for a nationwide broadband network for public safety, NG9-1-1 and funding issues were at the top of the…
Read full articleA 9/11 Survival Story
August 11, 2011Practice. Priorities. Spirit. These are the lessons Fire Department of New York Chief Richard Picciotto learned on Sept. 11, 2001, when he led one of the largest rescue operations in the history of the United States.
Read full articleThe Blue & White Gala Combined Business & Pleasure
August 10, 2011The gavel passed from Bill Carrow to Gregg Riddle on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 9, when conference attendees gathered…
Read full articleWorking Toward Interoperability
August 10, 2011“I’m proud to report that our association his healthy and strong,” said APCO International Interim Executive Director Mark Cannon, during the Second General Business Session on Aug. 9. The meeting turned into event, with a presentation from FCC Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Chief James Arden Barnett Jr.
Read full articleYour Last Day in Philadelphia
August 9, 2011After three days of walking between the exhibit hall and professional development tracks, Wednesday will be dedicated to education. During three different time blocks, attendees will be able to learn about emerging technology and communications trends, management, supervising and more.
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