"2011 APCO Conference"
APCO’s 2011 Award Winners
August 3, 2011Over the years, APCO International’s Public Safety Communications Award Program has honored some of the best and brightest professionals serving…
Read full articleAn Interview with Incoming APCO President Gregg Riddle
August 3, 2011At APCO International’s Annual Blue & White Gala on Aug. 9, the association will swear in the new Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, promoting current First Vice President Gregg Riddle to president. Public Safety Communications caught up with Riddle prior to the conference for a quick look into what he hopes his term has in store.
Read full articleAn Interview with Outgoing APCO President Bill Carrow
August 3, 2011Public Safety Communications caught up with outgoing APCO International President Bill Carrow before the APCO conference in Philadelphia, asking him to look back at his time as APCO president and his future as immediate past president.
Read full article2011 APCO Conference Opening Session Preview & More
August 2, 2011On Monday, the APCO Conference’s main events kick off. Hear Vince Papale speak, stop by the FCC regulatory panel and get educated along the way. Here are some highlights to help you plan your day.
Read full articleDay 1 in Philadelphia
August 2, 2011It’s 77 years after the premiere APCO International Annual Conference & Exposition, and the event still draws a crowd to experience cutting-edge public safety communications technology and education. If you’re in the area, come by! Day passes can be purchased on site. To help you plan your busy schedule, here are some highlights of what Sunday, Aug. 7, offers attendees.
Read full articleMeet the Challenge
June 2, 2011The APCO International Conference is a big deal. So help get the word out about the 2011 conference, and raise money for members of your agency to attend: Participate in APCO’s Get Your Agency to Philly campaign by July 1. Learn how last year’s winner, the Lee County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office Communications Division, sent 11 staff members to the 2010 APCO conference in Houston.
Read full articleEagles Legend to Speak about Achieving Dreams in Philadelphia
June 2, 2011Daytona Beach, Fla. — The APCO International’s Annual Conference attendees will get a true Philadelphia experience. Vince Papale, the former Philadelphia Eagles walk-on legend, is the keynote speaker at the August public safety communications event.
Read full articleNominate an Agency for the 2011 Horizon Award
March 10, 2011The Horizon Award recognizes communications centers that have shown leadership in technology and are proactively seeking solutions to manage the introduction of technological advancements in their center and community over the current year. APCO International is currently accepting nominations for this honor.
Read full articlePublic Safety Communications Officials to Descend on Philadelphia in August
March 2, 2011Daytona Beach, Fla. — This August, Philadelphia will be home to the premier public safety communications technology, education and networking event, the APCO International Annual Conference. At least 4,000 public safety communications officials will visit the city to participate.
Read full articleNICE Opens Nominations for 2011 PSAPs’ Finest Awards
February 11, 2011NICE Systems today announced that nominations for its 2011 PSAPs’ Finest Awards are now open. The awards recognize individuals for their exceptional performance and contributions to the field of Public Safety communications. Each year, winners are selected in four PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) categories: Director, Line Supervisor, Technician, and Telecommunicator of the year. NICE will announce the winners at APCO 2011 this August.
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