APCO News
APCO Kicks Off National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
APCO International kicked off National Public Safety Telecommunications Week with a press conference and communications center tour last week at the Fairfax County (Va) Department of Public Safety Communications. "Although APCO International does all it can to honor these people throughout the year, National Public Safety Telecommunications Week has been set aside so that everyone can be made more aware of your hard work and dedication which provides a vital link to the public safety services
which we have come to rely on everyday," APCO International President Wanda McCarley said. Visit www.apcotelecomweek.org to learn how you and your colleagues can celebrate this important week. Email us photos of your National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Celebration and we'll upload them to the APCO NPSTW site.
NJTI Releases Model Recommendations for TERT Deployment
The National Joint TERT Initiative (NJTI) has completed the Model Recommendations for TERT Deployment (MRTD). The MRTD is in draft form and open for comment. To view the document, please visit www.NJTI-TERT.org. Please submit all comments or suggestions to the NJTI Co-Chairs at NJTIChairs@NJTI-TERT.org by May 2.
Thinking About Running for Chapter Office?
If you're not in Chapter leadership yet, but you're thinking about it, perhaps you've been drafted to work on a committee, or you are just interested in learning more about APCO, the Chapter Officer Training & Mentoring Course is for you. This free course is offered to members who want to learn more about the inner-workings of APCO. The six-week online course starts May 9. A face-to-face, speed learning, three-hour course will be offered in Baltimore on August 5 from 9:00a.m. -
12:00p.m. The COTM is intended to tell you everything you've always wanted to know about APCO, but didn't know who to ask. Register at www.apconetforum.org/eweb using your email address and your member number (password).
Committee Sign-Up
If you want to become part of the APCO leadership, now is the time to let us know. We have volunteer opportunities available. If you have experience, passion and a willingness to share, we hope that you will consider participating as a volunteer with APCO. To learn more about the available opportunities, and to tell us how you'd like to be involved, go to http://apconetforum.org/eweb
. Login using your email address as the user id and your APCO member number as the password. Then click on "committee nominations" to select your committees of interest
From Washington
APCO Stresses 9-1-1 Challenges to Congress
In testimony on April 10 before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, APCO International's President Wanda McCarley stressed three major challenges to meeting the public's expectations for the future of 9-1-1, including technology, funding and staffing issues. Visit http://www.apcointl.org/news/2007/McCarleyTestimony_04-10-07.pdf to view the full testimony.
Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards Dinner Now Accepting Final Table Reservations
In just a few weeks, APCO International will host the 3rd Annual Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards Dinner, April 19 in Washington, DC. Award presentations will be made to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Michael J. Copps for Leadership in Advancing Communications Policy, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D - NY) for Leadership in Legislative Service, Associate Bureau Chief of the FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau for Leadership in
Regulatory Service, Executive Director of the Utah Communications Agency Network Steven Proctor for Leadership in Advocacy, and James Assey, a staff member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, for a Special Recognition. Visit www.apcointl.com/LeadersDinner for more information.
Conferences and Meetings
Leadership Skills, Teamwork, and Risk Management Focus for APCO International Keynote Address
Captain Larry Brudnicki will kick-off the APCO International Annual Conference with practical skills for decision-making and leadership, set against a dramatic and inspiring real-life story. Using lessons-learned from his experience during the legendary Perfect Storm, Captain Brudnicki will share with you 7 steps to make the correct decisions even in the most difficult circumstances. His keynote address on Monday, August 6 is guaranteed to motivate, inspire, and educate even the
most seasoned public safety professional. Visit http://www.eshow2000.com/apco/supersessions.cfm for more information.
APCO RETAINS to be featured at Texas APCO Conference
The APCO Project RETAINS Team will be presenting a 4-hour overview of the Project RETAINS Workshop at the 2007 Texas APCO State Conference and Exhibition held in Waco, TX. The session is scheduled for April 18 and will discuss the RETAINS Staffing and Retention Effective Practices and the online Staffing Toolkit used to assist agencies in evaluating their current staffing levels and needs. For more information on the 2007 Texas APCO State Conference and Exhibition, visit http://www.txapco.org/Spring07/index.htm . For more information on Project RETAINS contact APCO's Comm Center & 9-1-1 Services Department at 911services@apco911.org or visit their website at http://www.apcointl.org/about/911/.
2007 North Carolina NENA/APCO Annual Conference
The 2007 North Carolina NENA/APCO Annual Conference will be held September 9-12 in Sunset Beach, NC. For more information visit http://www.ncapco.org/annual.htm.
Missouri APCO Chapter Conference
The Missouri APCO Chapter Conference will be held September 16-19 at the Capitol Plaza in Jefferson City, MO. They are currently accepting presentation proposals for the conference. Visit http://www.moapco.org/ for more information.
APCO Mississippi Chapter Conference
The annual APCO-MS Chapter Conference 2007 will be held in Tupelo, MS,
April 29 - May 2, at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Hall. Fees for
the conference will be $195 for three days, $85 per day. Deadline
for registration will be April 15. Visit www.apco-ms.org for more information.
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.
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.
Training and Certification
Institute On The Road
The APCO Institute staff will be attending the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN, April 19-21. We look forward to seeing you there, so please stop by booth # 235 to say hello to the staff, pick up some great giveaways and gather information on our products and services
Student Training Manual Discount
In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, the APCO Institute is offering a discount on all our student training manuals. Beginning April 1 through April 30 all our manuals will be offered at $59 each, a $10 savings. Visit www.apcoinstitute.org for more information.
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:
Instructor Techniques - April 18
ABC's of EMD - April 25 FREE
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