APCO Releases Definitive Guide to Next Generation 9-1-1
Today, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International announced the publication of a comprehensive document entitled “APCO International’s Definitive Guide to Next Generation 9-1-1.” The guide takes a forward-looking approach to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) to address what emergency communications centers (ECCs) and professional staff from telecommunicators to directors need to make informed decisions now and in the future.
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With turnover at an all-time high, and tenure at an all-time low, keeping telecommunicators engaged, well-coached, trained, confident and happy, so they can perform their best, is more challenging than ever.
Resources on Staffing Shortages
We see it in the news, in discussions on PSConnect and in talking with members — emergency communications centers (ECCs) being short staffed is a growing issue in the industry. Watch the first webinar in our staffing series “Improving Staffing for ECCs: How to Measure Your Staffing Needs” and view other resources that can help ECCs identify the causes of and address staffing shortages.
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APCO 2022: Connect & Celebrate Dinner
APCO 2022: Food for Thought Luncheon
The luncheon included recognition of thriving APCO chapters, agency certification, volunteer contributions to this year’s conference, and a look ahead to the 2023 conference, along with insights of an American war hero on “Leadership Lessons From Blackhawk Down.”
Mr. Rogers or Mr. Hyde?
In this session, an emphasis was placed on remembering the person you were when you commenced your 9-1-1 career.
FCC Regulatory Update
Representatives from the Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau provided updates on agency regulations impacting 9-1-1, including public safety spectrum, location-based routing, 9-1-1 location accuracy, text-to-911, and fee diversion.
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APCO Releases Definitive Guide to Next Generation 9-1-1
The guide takes a forward-looking approach to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) to address what emergency communications centers (ECCs) and professional staff from telecommunicators to directors need to make informed decisions now and in the future.
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APCO and NSA Announce Professional Development Partnership at APCO 2022
APCO International has been selected by the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) to be the preferred training provider for all of NSA’s public safety communications needs. APCO and NSA announced the professional development partnership, which will begin October 1, 2022, during APCO’s 88th Annual Conference & Expo.
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APCO 2022 Annual Report
APCO International has excelled this year in finances, membership and program impact and is building for the future literally. Read about the past year’s highlights in membership, public safety expertise, professional development, products and services, technical assistance and events.
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