APCO News
Change of Address?
If you have had a change of address - or any of your contact info (phone, fax, email) - login to the member self-service area of the website and make your changes. Login to www.apconetforum.org/eweb using your email address and your APCO member number (password).
Honor Your Retirees
Does your comm center have an employee with 20+ years of service who is retiring soon? Let us know and we will send a letter of congratulations from APCO President Wanda McCarley. E-mail hardyd@apco911.org with the employee's name, mailing address and years of dedicated service.
APCO Accepting Nominations for PSAP and CALLS Awards
APCO International is seeking nominees for this year's awards. The deadline for nominations is April 1. For more information on the PSAP Awards, visit http://apcointl.com/membership/awards.php. For more information on the CALLS Award, visit http://www.apcointl.com/about/pbx/CALLSprocesscriteria.htm.
APCO Seeking 9-1-1 Call Tapes
APCO International is working on a project to educate the public about the dangers of using 9-1-1 for non-emergencies. If you have any tapes of non-emergency calls to 9-1-1 that can be broadcast on national media please contact Courtney McCarron at mccarronc@apco911.org or 202.833.9600.
From Washington
FCC Seeks Comments on Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety
Network in the 700 MHz Band
The FCC seeks comment on its proposal that the 12 MHz of spectrum at 767-773 MHz and 797-803 MHz, currently designated as wideband segments, be allocated for broadband use and that a single, national public safety broadband licensee be assigned this spectrum on a primary basis. Comments are due on or before February 26, and reply comments are due on or before March 12. You can post comments on the FCC's Web Site at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/.
Stevens Introduces 9-1-1 Modernization Act
Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, introduced legislation to expedite the funding for new 9-1-1 technological upgrades using money that Congress has already allocated. Visit http://commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=248711
for more information.
PSHSB Provides Guidance for Public Safety Licensees for Public Safety Facilities Added During 800 MHz Band Reconfiguration
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) provides guidance regarding license application and Special Temporary Authorization (STA) procedures and payment of costs for rebanding of new or expanded public safety facilities authorized during the transition period. Visit http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-2555A1.pdf for more information.
PSHSB Announces Extension of Negotiation Period Between Sprint Nextel and Border Area Non-NPSPAC Licensees in Wave 4, Stage 1 of 800 MHz Band Reconfiguration
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) extends the mandatory negotiation period for border-area non-NPSPAC (Stage 1) licensees in Wave 4 of the 800 MHz Transition Administrator's (TA) band reconfiguration schedule by 90 days from January 2, 2007 to April 2, 2007, and postpones the beginning of the mediation period for such licensees until April 3, 2007. This extension does not apply to Wave 4, Stage 1 licensees outside the border areas. Visit http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-2605A1.pdf for more information.
Rebanding Newsletter
Sign up for the new joint APCO/TA email Newsletter. Visit http://www.apcointl.org/frequency/800RB/newsletter/newsletter.htm for more information.
TA Releases Wave 4, Stage 2 RFPF Deadline Information
Visit http://www.800ta.org/content/news/2007/01_19_07.asp for more information.
Conferences and Meetings
New to the Winter Summit this Year
- Attending qualifies you to earn Continuing Education Units through the APCO Institute.
- Health and Wellness Featured Presentation by Jim Sayih, Police Sergeant, Miami Department, Founder/9-1-1 Fitness. Proven techniques specifically created for those in public safety to improve the health and well-being of everyone in your agency.
- Vendor Solution presentations from Genesis, M/A Com, Motorola, and Qualcomm. These presentations will cover the latest public safety products affecting your work everyday.
- Registrations are going fast and this event sold out last year so be sure to secure your place early!
To register and for the most current information, please go to www.apcointl.com/wintersummit2007.
2007 Atlantic Chapter Conference Call for Papers
Proposals for quality presentations are now being accepted for the 2007 Atlantic Chapter Conference and Business Meeting being held at the Mystic Marriott in Mystic, Conn. October 29-31. All proposals must be submitted by June 1. For more information email jvannais@ci.east-hartford.ct.us or call 860-291-7568.
2007 PA APCO Annual Conference
The 2007 Pennsylvania APCO Annual Conference will be held March 26-28 at the Willow Valley Resort and Conference Center in Lancaster, PA. The Call for Presentations deadline is February 1. For more information visit www.paapco.org.
APCO 2007 Gulf Coast Regional Conference
The Tennessee Chapter of APCO International is proud to host the 2007 Gulf Coast Regional Conference, May 14 - 17. For more information visit www.tnapco.org.
2007 Western States Regional Conference
The 2007 Western States Regional Conference (WSRC) will be held Feb. 26 - March 1, 2007 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. For more information, and to register for the conference, please go to www.cpra.org.
Training and Certification
Baltimore Pre Conference Course Registration Special
Save $20 on any pre-conference course with registration received by March 2. Discount applies to both members and non-members. Combined with the APCO membership discount, members receive a total savings of $40 off every registration. For more information or to register visit our website at http://www.apcointl.com/institute/schedule_registration.htm.
Receive High Quality Grant Writing Training at a Discount
Grant Writing USA provides the most highly sought after grants training in America and now, through a partnership with APCO Institute, APCO members can receive a $25 discount upon entering "APCO" when registering for any Grant Writing USA course! For more information on courses in your area, visit www.grantwritingusa.com.
Web Seminars
Join the APCO Institute each Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. for quality training and fun interaction with your peers. Each web seminar is one hour long and qualifies for one continuing dispatch education (CDE) credit. For more information or to register, log onto the APCO Institute website at http://www.apcointl.com/institute/webinars.htm. Upcoming titles include:
Developing a "True" QA/QI Program - January 31
9-1-1 and the Elderly - February 7
Project Management Principles - February 14
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Attend one of our co-hosted classes!
Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 6th Edition
Hutchinson, KS Feb 19-23
Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 6th Edition Instructor
Somerville, TN Jan 29 - Feb 2
Communications Training Officer
Fargo, ND Feb 12-14
Communications Training Officer Instructor
Greensboro, NC April 16-20
Communications Center Supervisor
Hampton, NH Jan 29-31
Fire Service Communications 1st Edition
St. Francisville, LA March 12-15
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Bloomington, IN Jan 29-Feb 1
Telecommunicators Role in Homeland Security
South Portland, ME Feb 16
Training at Your Desktop
Public Safety Telecommunicator 1 - Instructor, 6th Edition
Starts March 28
Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 6th Edition
Starts February 7
Communications Training Officer - Instructor
Starts March 21
Communications Training Officer
Starts February 7
Communications Center Supervisor
Starts February 7
EMD Concepts
Starts February 28
EMD Instructor
Starts February 14
Fire Service Communications, 1st Edition
Starts February 14
Fire Service Communications - Instructor, 1st Edition
Starts March 28
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