"Events"
National Workshop on 9-1-1 Overload: Oct. 4-5
September 15, 2011Emergency communicators—professionals representing the first connection to emergency response—do all they can with available resources to answer every call at the moment the public reaches out for their help. Unfortunately, 9-1-1 overload sometimes makes it difficult for even the most well-equipped, well-staffed PSAP to keep up with high call volume.
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 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 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.
Read full articleToo Much to Do, Too Little Time
August 9, 2011In this day and age of wireless Internet access, e-mail and smart phones, people find that they have less time and more to do. After the Distinguished Achievers Breakfast, APCO International Conference attendees were treated to a presentation, Overcommitted, Overwhelmed and Over It! Success Skills for the Blisteringly Busy, by Juliet Funt.
Read full articleThe Success of the Last Year
August 8, 2011More than 1,000 people filled the ballroom of the Philadelphia Convention Center for the APCO Opening General Session on Monday morning. The draw: Education, good colleagues and the chance to hear Eagles’ walk-on legend Vince Papale give the keynote presentation.
Read full articleEvents Leading Up to the APCO 2011 Blue & White Gala
August 8, 2011Tuesday’s first event is the Distinguished Achievers Breakfast and SuperSession, and don’t miss the FCC presentation on narrowbanding. In the evening, celebrate with us during the Annual Blue & White Gala and see the swearing in of the new APCO Executive Committee.
Read full articleA Night at the Franklin Institute
August 8, 2011On Sunday night, Aug. 7, APCO International Conference attendees got to experience the wonders of the Franklin Institute while connecting with colleagues both new and old. The event also included the formal unveiling of APCO’s new logo, which glowed on the walls of the atrium surrounding the institute’s famous statue of Benjamin Franklin.
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