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.
NPSTW 2023: Who’s Your Sidekick or Super Team?
Most superheroes don’t have to go it alone. Some have a sidekick. Batman and Robin. The Lone Ranger and Tonto. Snoopy and Woodstock. Or maybe they are part of a super team like the Fantastic Four, Avengers or Ninja Turtles.
Fortunately, most public safety telecommunicators don’t have to go it alone either, and this year for NPSTW, we want to know who is your sidekick or on your super team.
APCO Scholarship Program Is Open
Is there a course you have wanted to take but lack funds? Submit your application for APCO’s Scholarship Program. Awards can be used to participate in APCO Institute training, including the Registered Public-Safety Leader (RPL) and Certified Public-Safety Executive (CPE) programs. Applications are due February 15 for CPE scholarships, March 1 for RPL scholarships and April 1 for all other general scholarships.
APCO ECC Award Nominations Are Open
APCO International presents awards to public safety communications personnel who have demonstrated the highest levels of personal and professional conduct and performance in the line of duty. ECC Award nominations are open for seven categories as well as for the Technology Leadership Awards.
Nominate the hero beside you!
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.
Keeping You Up to Date
APCO is your source for public safety communications news that affects you, your job and your community.
Young Professional Spotlight: Yasmen Barnett, RapidSOS and Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
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.
Silent Key: Jennifer Garner
Southwest (Texas) Regional Communications Center Deputy Director Jennifer Garner, 46, of Waxahachie died Tuesday. Garner had served as Texas APCO secretary. She suffered from cancer.
University of Nebraska Police Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
University of Nebraska Police has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International.
East Central Emergency Network Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
East Central Emergency Network (ECEN) has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International.
Denver 911 Communications Center Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Denver 911 Communications Center has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33® Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International.
Thank You to Our Partners
Corporate Partner Spotlight
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