APCO News

E9-1-1 Institute Call for Nominations

The E9-1-1 Institute is accepting nominations for its Board of Directors.  Visit http://www.e911institute.org/Board%20Elections/index2007callfornominations.html for more information.

Has Your Contact Information Changed?

Login to your member profile at http://www.apconetforum.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=LoginRequired&Site=APCOWeb and make updates to your contact information. Use your email address and your password (APCO Member Number) to get started.

Roll Out of AFC License Management

AFC has introduced a new service to help public safety agencies manage their licenses.  The service is comprised of three phases.  Phase one is preliminary call sign research where all call signs licensed to an agency are captured in one spread sheet.  The second phase is initial call sign review during which the call signs are reviewed to ensure that they are in good standing.  The third phase will be on-going monitoring of the license where the licensee will be notified of any pending filing with the FCC.  More information on this service is available at http://www.apcointl.com/frequency/licmgmt.html.

APCO International Job Services

Looking to make your next great hire? Let APCO International help you with your candidate  search by advertising your vacancy on the APCO Job Services board or in the APCO magazine -- or both!  Take advantage of the power of tapping the resources of the largest network of  public safety communications professionals in the world.  Join the hundreds who advertise  where public safety communications professionals look first.  Visit http://www.apcointl.com/services/jobs/ for more information.

Conferences and Meetings

Share Your 73rd Annual Conference Pictures

Do you have pictures from the 73rd Annual Conference in Baltimore earlier this month?  Please send them to mccarronc@apco911.org.

APCO International Accepting Session Proposals for 2008 Annual Conference

The Call for Papers is now open for the 74th Annual Conference & Exposition, to be held August 3-7, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. Submissions will only be accepted online at http://www.apco2008.org/abstract_submission.cfm.  For a complete list of submission requirements and evaluation criteria, please refer to http://www.apco2008.org/abstract_submission.cfm .  The submission deadline is October 1.  If you have further questions, please call APCO International, 386.322.2500 or 888.APCO.9-1-1.

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.

Region 18 (Louisiana) 700 MHz Public Safety Planning Committee Announces its Next Meetings

The Region 18 (Louisiana) 700 MHz Public Safety Planning Committee announces its next three meetings.  The meetings are scheduled as follows: September 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Kenner Police Department in the Auditorium, 500 Veterans Drive, Kenner, Louisiana; October 24 at 9:00 a.m. at The Carter Plantation, 23475 Carter Trace, Springfield, Louisiana, and; November 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the at the State Claiborne Bldg, 1-155 North Dakota Room, 1201 N 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  The purpose of these meetings will be to review, discuss, and approve the latest draft of the 700 MHz Region 18 plan.  For more information contact William R. Vincent, Sr. at 337.291.5060 or eoc@lafayettegov.net.

MOAPCO MULES/CJIS 2007 Conference

The Missouri Chapter is partnering with the Missouri criminal information system (MULES/CJIS) in presenting the MOAPCO MULES/CJIS 2007 Conference, September 16-19 in Jefferson City, Missouri.  Responsive to the needs of any discipline that utilizes MULES/CJIS, the conference is the largest emergency communication conference in the state. For further information go to www.moapco.org.

Utah Chapter Announces 4th Annual Conference and Vendor Show

The Utah Chapter Conference and Vendor Show will be held October 2-4 at The Karen Gail Miller Convention Center in Sandy, Utah.  Register by September 7 for Early Bird Pricing. Nominations for Utah APCO Hall of Fame are due by September 4.  For more information, contact Tracy Houston at 801.743.7000 or thouston@slco.org.

Nebraska APCO and NENA 2007 Fall Conference

The Nebraska Chapters of APCO and NENA are holding a joint conference and expo October 2-3 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Holiday Inn Downtown. Visit http://its.ne.gov/network_serv/wireless/wireless.html for more information.

New Mexico APCO/NENA Fall Conference

The New Mexico APCO/NENA Fall Conference will be held in Albuquerque, NM October 15-17.  Visit www.nmpsta.org for more information.

Illinois Chapter 23rd Annual 9-1-1 Conference

The Illinois Chapters of APCO and NENA in cooperation with the Illinois Commerce Commission will hold their 23rd Annual 9-1-1 Conference October 21- 24 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, IL. For information on this exciting event visit us at http://www.911conference.org.

Alaska Symposium for Emergency Communications

The 2007 Alaska Symposium for Emergency Communications hosted by Alaska NENA / APCO will be held at the Hawthorn Suites in Anchorage, Alaska, October 22-24.  For more information email gina.wheeler@ctsc.net or call 907-569-5672.

2007 Atlantic Chapter Conference Announces Supersession Speaker

The Atlantic Chapter announces world renowned forensic expert Dr. Henry Lee will be presenting one of its "Supersessions" at the 2007 Atlantic Chapter Conference and Business Meeting being held at the Mystic Marriott in Mystic, Conn. October 29-31.  Visit www.apco-atlantic.org for more information.

Wyoming Chapter Announces Annual Conference

The Wyoming Chapter Annual Conference will be held November 13-14 at the Holiday Inn in Casper, Wyoming.  Contact Bill Gordon at tpdadmin@hscounty.com for more information.

Training and Certification

Share Your Knowledge by Way of a Web Seminar

Do you have a subject or training topic that is of special interest and that you would like to share? The APCO Institute is seeking new areas of interest to present for our Web Seminar Series each Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. All presenters are compensated for their time by the APCO Institute. If interested, please contact schatelk@apco911.org for details.

Earn Your RPL

The APCO Institute Leadership Certificate Program is a comprehensive 12-month online program leading to the professional designation of Registered Public-Safety Leader (RPL).  For more information on the APCO Institute Leadership Certificate Program, please visit www.apcoinstitute.org.

Web Seminars

Join the APCO Institute each Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. EST 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 . The upcoming titles include:  Forging a Bond by Communicating Kindly - AKA - Play Nice! - September 5

New Institute Training Schedule

APCO Institute will be introducing a regional training program in the fall of 2007. All of  the Institute's certification courses will be offered in select locations throughout the country, thus allowing agencies to plan in advance for their training needs. If your agency would like to participate and has a facility that will accommodate large groups and will be available for a minimum of three weeks, please email schatelk@apco911.org.

North Central Region Training Schedule

Wausau, WI - September 17-19 - CTO
Bolingbrook,IL - October 8-11 - Fire Service Comm.
Bolingbrook, IL - October 15-17 - CCSC
Bolingbrook IL - October 22-24 - CTO
Bolingbrook, IL - October 25 - Homeland Security
Papillion, NE - November 6-8 - CTO
Westerville, OH - December 3-5 - CTO
Deerfield, IL - March 7, 2008 - Homeland Security

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!  Visit www.grantwritingusa.com to register.

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Attend one of our co-hosted classes!

Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 6th Edition
Bedford, PA   September 17-21

Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 6th Edition Instructor
Sugar Land, TX November 5-9

Communications Training Officer
Salina, KS  September 17-19
  
Communications Center Supervisor 
Sebastian, Fl     Sept 10-12

Fire Service Communications 1st Edition
Bolingbrook, IL     October 8-11 

Telecommuicator's Role In Homeland Security    
Bolingbrook, IL October 22-24

Emergency Medical Dispatch Instructor
Bedford, VA  November 12-16