Today at the World Police Summit, APCO International signed a partnership agreement with Dubai Police Headquarters to collaborate on advancing the agency’s role as a respected leader in the public safety communications industry.
APCO Unveils Newly Designed Walk of Heroes
On May 23, APCO unveiled its newly designed Walk of Heroes and dedicated the area to the memory of Kent Kruger. APCO staff and the Board of Directors gathered at APCO Headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida, to unveil the new walkway and water fountain feature.
Come Early to APCO 2025 for Pre-Conference Courses!
Registration is open for two courses being held July 25-26 in Baltimore, Maryland, before APCO 2025 opens.
- Disaster Operations and the Communications Center, 2nd Ed.
- Staffing and Retention for the ECC, 2nd Ed.
Each is worth 16 CDEs so add one of these courses to the professional development opportunities during conference to meet your annual requirements.
PSC May/June 2025 Issue Is Online
PSC, APCO’s bi-monthly magazine, is a membership benefit and the authoritative source of information on public safety communications worldwide. This issue includes features on:
- Emotional Rescue
- Full House
- 9-1-1 Goes to School
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APCO Seeks Working Group Members for the Revision of a Technical Standard
APCO International has filed a Project Initiation with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to revise APCO American National Standard (ANS) 2.101.3-2021 Alarm Monitoring Company to Emergency Communications Center (ECC) Computer – Aided Dispatch (CAD) Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP).
APCO Seeks Working Group Members to Create a New Candidate Standard for Peer Support
APCO International has issued a call for participation for working group members to participate in the creation of a candidate standard titled Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for Peer Critical Incident (or Crisis) Support Team.
Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) Supports 911 SAVES Act
The Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) wrote a letter expressing strong support for the Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services (911 SAVES) Act (H.R. 637). In the letter, they also supported the inclusion of its provisions in the Enhancing First Response Act (S. 725).
APCO Seeks Working Group Members for the Revision of an Operational Standard
Alexandria, VA – APCO International has filed a Project Initiation with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to revise APCO American National Standard (ANS) Best Practices for ECCs When Processing Vehicle Telematics Calls from Telematics Service Providers. This revision seeks to identify best practices and operational requirements for ECCs to receive and process vehicle-initiated telematics […]
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