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New! 9-1-1 Staffing Crisis Summit

May 17-18, 2023 | Herndon, VA

Join public safety professionals, state and local government leaders and innovative companies from the private sector to explore ways to improve retention, innovate recruiting, streamline the hiring process, implement creative staffing strategies and build a culture of excellence.

New Webinar: Limited Staff and Increasing Calls for Service: Leveraging Affordable Technology to Address Staffing Challenges

Join us to learn how to affordably manage call volume with limited staff using fully automated dispatch alerting. During this webinar, you’ll hear from Todd Tuttle, recent Assistant Fire Chief of Greensboro, NC on how implementing automated dispatch alerting improved the efficiency of Greensboro’s dispatch center.

APCO 2023 Flash Day Is April 3

Flash Day is back! On April 3, for one day only, save up to $300 on your full conference registration for APCO 2023, taking place August 6-9 in Nashville.

As a member, you already save $200 on registration; you can save an additional $100 on Flash Day. Not a member yet? Join by April 3 to save $300!

Deadlines Approaching: General Scholarships, ECC Awards, Committee Involvement

April 1 marks the deadline for several applications or nominations:

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to learn, honor and volunteer.

Having an APCO membership has provided our staff with key membership benefits, including the excellent networking opportunities, such as attending APCO conferences and access to PSConnect, and offering direct access to high-quality training and career advancement opportunities provided through the APCO Institute.


Grayson Gusa, RPL
Training Supervisor, Davie County 911 Communications | APCO Member since 2003

Keeping You Up to Date

APCO is your source for public safety communications news that affects you, your job and your community.

APCO International Announces Recipients of 2023 Leadership in Policy Awards

APCO International announces the recipients of its prestigious 2023 Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards, who will be honored during APCO’s annual Public Safety Communications Leadership Dinner in Arlington, VA on May 17, 2023.

March 16, 2023

When 9-1-1 Happens to You

While public safety telecommunicators’ exposure to others’ trauma is part of the profession, the chance of experiencing a personal tragedy during a telecommunicator’s career is also a reality.

March 16, 2023

APCO Seeks Comments on Candidate Standard Titled Career Progression Within the Public Safety Emergency Communications Center (ECC)

APCO International is seeking comments for the candidate American National Standard (ANS) titled Career Progression Within the Public Safety Emergency Communication Center (ECC)

March 16, 2023

Silent Key: Frank L. Huggins Jr.

Frank L. Huggins Jr., the 1993-1994 president of APCO, passed away March 4 in Asheville, North Carolina, at 87.

Huggins, of Swannanoa, was active in the public safety communications industry and APCO throughout his 39-year career in the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Throughout his career, Huggins aided technological, legislative and educational improvements to the operations of public safety communications.

March 7, 2023

Young Professional Spotlight: Yasmen Barnett, RapidSOS and Osceola County Sheriff’s Office

Yasmen Barnett has spent the last 8 years in dispatch for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in Central Florida.

March 2, 2023

Silent Key: Crystal Gail Vincent

APCO member and Polk County (Georgia) E-911 Director Crystal Gail Vincent, 46, of Cedartown, passed away January 28 after an extended illness.

February 2, 2023

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