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Carolyn Light’s range of skills promote effective dispatching
November 12, 2014“Not everybody can do it. It’s not a job for everybody.”
Read full articleSilent Key: Cynde McMurray
November 7, 2014We are sad to pass on the news that public safety telecommunicator and APCO member Cynde McMurray passed away on October 27.
Read full articleNational Cyber Security Awareness Month 2014: Guidance for Public Safety Communications Professionals
October 27, 2014October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and is intended to remind everyone to be vigilant and safeguard their networks and the information passed over their networks.
Read full articleAPCO International Awarded Grant from DHS for Project 25 and CAPRAD Restructuring
October 15, 2014The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International has received a Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate for the implementation of Project 25 (P25) & Computer Assisted Pre-Coordination Resource & Database System (CAPRAD) Restructuring.
Read full articleInterim Ebola Virus Disease Guidance for 9-1-1 PSAPs, EMS and Medical First Responders Now Available
October 3, 2014Guidance for handling inquiries and responding to patients with suspected Ebola symptoms, and for keeping workers safe.
Read full articleSilent Key: Larry Britton
September 11, 2014It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Charleston County’s Radio Systems Manager Larry Britton Tuesday.
Read full articleAPCO Welcomes Announcement of New FirstNet Board Members
September 4, 2014Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced five new members of the FirstNet Board of Directors. Secretary Pritzker appointed Sheriff Richard Stanek of Hennepin County, Minnesota, Chief of Police Chris Burbank of Salt Lake City, Utah, former Vermont Governor James Douglas, Mayor Annise Parker of Houston, Texas, and technology executive Frank Plastina. Additionally, Secretary Pritzker reappointed Ed Reynolds, who is one of the board’s inaugural members.
Read full articleSilent Key: Robert B. “Red” Button
September 4, 2014“Red” Button was a public safety dispatcher, APCO member and trainer for the Mansfield Fire and Police Departments.
Read full articleA Team Effort
July 30, 2014“I’ve been humbled by your dedication and impressed by your hard work, ” says outgoing APCO President Gigi Smith.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology Seeks Input Following APCO Workshop on App Security Requirements
August 8, 2014Members of the public are now invited to comment on the draft summary of NISTIR 8018, which describes the workshop and captures input received from workshop attendees.
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