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APCO Remembers
Remembering September 11, 2001 might immediately bring back thoughts all of the bad memories that dominated that day and many subsequent days. However, on this September 11, I'd like us to each set aside a special few moments to remember the gifts that were given us that day by our fellow public safety professionals. Visit http://www.apcointl.org/ for more from APCO International.
APCO Canada and NENA Ontario Present "9-1-1 in Any Language"
APCO Canada and NENA Ontario are pleased to invite all members involved in public safety communications to APCONENA2006 in Toronto September 30 to October 4. This is the premihre conference and trade show this year in Canada recognizing the expertise of the public safety telecommunications professional from around the world, featuring over 50 exhibitors and Commander Steve Gordon of the New Orleans Police Department as one of the keynote speakers. Visit www.apco.ca/conference for more information.
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APCO Releases Technical Standards
APCO International, in partnership with the IJIS Institute, the Law Enforcement Information Technology Standards Council (LEITSC), and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), has released eleven new standards for the exchange of information between CAD and law enforcement records management systems (RMS). For more information on these new standards or on APCO Internationals role in standards development contact the Comm Center and 9-1-1 Services Department at 911services@apco911.org or (888) 272-6911.
APCO RETAINS to be Featured at Mid-Eastern Chapter Conference
The APCO Project RETAINS Team will be presenting a one-day Project RETAINS Workshop at the 2006 APCO Mid-Eastern Chapter Conference in Dewey Beach, DE. The session is scheduled for Friday, October 13 from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. and will provide instruction on the Effective Practices and online Staffing and Retention Toolkit. To register for this presentation or for more information on the 2006 Mid-Eastern Chapter Conference, visit their website at
http://www.mideasternapco.com/.
Educational Session Topic Survey
Visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=966212566860 to fill out a survey about APCO's education session topics and be entered in a weekly drawing for an APCO prize pack.
Employment Opportunities
APCO International has employment opportunities in the APCO Institute for the positions of Emergency Medical Dispatch Program Manager and Emergency Medical Dispatch Program Coordinator. Visit http://www.apcointl.org/services/jobs/managemt.html for more information.
From Washington
DHS Fact Sheet Protecting the Homeland Post September 11
Since the creation of the department, approximately $18 billion has been awarded to state and local governments for equipment, training, exercises and various other measures designed to increase the level of security in communities across the nation. Visit http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=5821 for more information.
Homeland Security - The Next Five Years
On September 12 the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing on Homeland Security: The Next Five Years. Visit http://hsgac.senate.gov/index.cfm?Fuseaction=Hearings.Detail&HearingID=394 for more information.
FCC Seeks Comment on Possible Modifications to Rules Governing the 700 MHz Guard Band Licensees
The FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (Notice) that seeks comment on possible changes to the rules governing the licensees in the Guard Band portions of the 700 MHz spectrum band. The Notice also seeks comment on possible changes to the surrounding upper portions of the 700 MHz band plan allocation. Visit http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-267286A1.pdf
for more information.
U.S. Department of Education Awards $23 Million in Emergency Response Grants
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings announced the award of over $23 million in grants to 74 school districts in 26 states to help them enhance and fortify their emergency response and crisis management plans. Visit http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2006/08/08302006.html for more information.
Homeland Security and Coalition of More Than 1,150 Launch National Preparedness Month 2006
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that more than 1,150 national, regional, state and local organizations have joined the department to take part in National Preparedness Month. This nationwide effort encourages Americans to prepare for emergencies of all kinds in their homes, businesses, schools and communities. Visit http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=5815 for more information.
Training and Certification
Developing Leaders for Today and Tomorrow
Applications are being accepted through October 1 to participate in a Beta of the APCO Institute Leadership Certificate Program. Beta Program participation is limited to 40 APCO International members in good standing from the four APCO International regions. Visit http://www.apcointl.com/institute/RPL_program.htm
for more information. To receive a brochure and Beta Program application, please send your name and mailing address to soliec@apco911.org.
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 for more information.
Web Seminars
Supervisor Tool Kit Web Seminar Series - Join the APCO Institute each Wednesday at 2:00p.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. Web Seminar tuition is charged per login, not per person, at a very economical $59 for APCO International members and $79 for non-members. Visit
http://www.apcointl.com/institute/webinars.htm for more information. The upcoming titles include:
Creating & Maintaining a Successful Quality Assurance Program - September 20
Motivating Employees - September 27
Suicide Bombers: The Future of Domestic Terrorism - October 4
Gossips, Complainers and Terminators, Oh my... Dealing with Problem Employees - October 18
FREE Seminars for Fire Communications Instructors
This FREE web seminar provides an overview of the new Fire Service Communications, First Edition student course and tips and information on how to teach the course using the resources provided in the Instructor's Guide Package. Upcoming web seminar dates are, September 19, October 17, November 14 and December 12 (2:00 p.m. eastern).
FREE Seminars for PST1 Instructors
The web seminars provide an overview of the new PST1, 6th Edition student course and tips and information on how to teach the course using the resources provided in the Instructor's Guide Package. Upcoming web seminar dates are October 3, November 7, and December 5 (2:00 p.m. eastern).
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