"Awards"
Why the Public Needs Professionals in Public Safety Communications
October 27, 2010To foster the next generation of public safety communications professionals, APCO held an essay contest, sponsored by PlantCML, an EADS North America Company, for high school students. The theme for the 2010 contest was “Why the public needs professionals in public safety communications.” Read the winning essay by Amanda Krutilla of Riverdale High School in Lehigh Acres, Fla.
Read full articleGlynn 9-1-1 Team Recognized for Calm Under Fire
October 6, 2010Brunswick, Fla. — A Glynn-Brunswick 9-1-1 Center crew on duty when the frantic call came in reporting a gruesome mass slaying has been named the Communications Team of the Year by the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference.
Read full articleAPCO Announces 2010 Award Winners
August 2, 2010On Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 8 a.m., APCO International will recognize and honor distinguished achievers in public safety communications. These individuals are frontline telecommunicators, supervisors, managers, IT and radio specialists, comm center directors and instructors. “The work they have done in their respective agencies are great examples of activities deserving of this great honor,” says APCO Executive Director George S. Rice Jr., “and their entire departments should be proud.” Join us for breakfast as we present awards to your peers. The event will close with a SUPERSESSION to kick off your day of learning!
Read full articleAPCO Announces 2010 Horizon Award Winners
June 1, 2010Alexandria, Va. — The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International today announced the winners of its Horizon Award. The…
Read full articleHonoring Our Advocates
May 21, 2010On May 18, public safety and government officials joined APCO International at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C., to honor individuals who advocate for public safety on local, state and national policy levels at APCO’s 6th Annual Leadership in Policy Awards Dinner.
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