APCO News

AFC License Management

APCO-AFC announces its new License Management Service (LMS).  Many public safety agencies lack the full time expertise to properly maintain their FCC license to operate a radio system.  Your agency's FCC License is THE legal document authorizing radio system operation. Every public safety agency that operates a radio system is required to obtain and maintain an FCC license authorization.  APCO-AFC can assist you with managing your licenses to avoid the financial burden of losing a license due to oversights.  LMS participation provides discounts for other AFC services including license preparation, frequency coordination, and various RF engineering services that may be required to correct your call sign.  For more information, please visit "Managing Your License" at www.apcointl.org/frequency/licmamt.html.

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.

Standards Development Committee Seeking Producer

APCO International's Standards Development Committee (SDC) is currently seeking applicants to fill an open position representing producers of public safety equipment, products, processes, systems and/or services.  For more information and to complete the application, please visit www.apcostandards.org or e-mail apcostandards@apco911.org.

From Washington

PSIC Grant Program Investment Justifications

The Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will hold four one-day Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) Grant Program Investment Justifications. 

Monday, September 24 -- South Region -- Dallas, Texas
Wednesday, September 26 -- Central Region -- Denver, Colorado
Friday, September 28 -- East Region -- Newark, New Jersey
Monday, October 1 -- West Region -- Los Angeles, California

Visit https://event-wizard.com/secured/EWV3.01/Forms/Welcome.asp?ClientCode=psic-compasscom&Ecode=PSIC&lang=English for more information.

FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting on September 11

The FCC will hold an Open Meeting on September 11. The agenda for the meeting is not yet available. Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live over the Internet from the FCC's Audio/Video Events web page at www.fcc.gov/realaudio.   Visit http://www.fcc.gov/realaudio/#sep11 for more information.

FCC Proposes $2.825 Million in Forfeitures for Violations of E9-1-1 Handset Requirements

The FCC issued Notices of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NALs) totaling $2.825 million against three wireless carriers for apparently violating the FCC's E9-1-1 handset rules. The three corporations that are the subject of the NALs are Sprint Nextel Corporation, Alltel Corporation and United States Cellular Corporation.  Visit http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-276351A1.pdf for more information.

Conferences and Meetings

Order Your 73rd Annual Conference Session CD-ROM

CD-ROMs are now available with professional education development sessions from the APCO 73rd Annual Conference.  Visit https://www.netsymposium.com/index.php?select=conference&data=298 to order the CD-ROMVisit http://www.prolibraries.com/apco/ to access ProLibraries and view popular sessions from this year's conference and browse sessions from previous conferences.

APCO Accepting Session Proposals for 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.

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 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.

Colorado APCO Chapter Conference

The Colorado APCO Chapter Conference will be held October 10-12 in Longmont, Colorado. For information and registration forms, visit www.apco-co.org.

Mid-Eastern Chapter Fall Training Conference

The Mid-Eastern Chapter of APCO will hold its Annual Fall Training Conference and Exposition October 11-13 at the Atlantic Sands Hotel in Rehoboth Beach, DE. For information on this exciting event visit us at www.mideasternapco.com.

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.

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.

Montana Chapter Conference

The Montana Chapter of APCO is holding its 2007 conference on November 15 and 16 in Great Falls, Montana at the Best Western Heritage Inn. For more information, including attendee and vendor registration forms, visit www.mtapco.org. For more information contact Kimberly Burdick at kburdick@mtapco.org or President Susan Bomstad at sbomstad@mtapco.org.

Training and Certification

Continuing Education Discount

We recognize the need for continuing education and will be offering a significant discount on select titles from our "Training in a Box" series every month starting September 1. The titles will be packaged to meet specific training needs for EMD, supervisors, call handling techniques, liability issues and HAZMAT and fire calls. The cost for each package will range from $99 for the three-title package and up to $125 for the five-title package. Each title contains a 1-2 hour lesson, complete with PowerPoint and student test. For additional information on the "Training in a Box" Series please visit http://www.apcointl.com/institute/products_publications.htm. The September Series - Three Titles for $99 including Shipping and Handling - includes: Call Prioritization, Communications for Responders and Report Procedures.

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 title is Teamwork in Communications on September 19.

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

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

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Attend one of our co-hosted classes!

Public Safety Telecommunicator 1, 6th Edition
Bedford, PA   September 17-21
Carthage NC  October 15-19

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
Bolingbrook, IL October 15-17
Papillion, NE  November 6-8 

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