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Ask Your U.S. Representative to Support the 911 SAVES Act

For several years, APCO has sought to correct the federal classification of 9-1-1 professionals by reclassifying them as Protective Service Occupations as opposed to administrative/clerical occupations. Now, momentum is building in Congress for a simple legislative fix. APCO is seeking the assistance of its members and others. We’re asking you to TAKE ACTION - Ask your U.S. Representative to Support the 911 SAVES Act

APCO News

Vail Public Safety Communications Center Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Vail Public Safety Communications Center, Colorado, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33 Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials ... Continue
03/21/2019
Gwinnett County Police Department E911 Communications Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification
Alexandria, VA – Gwinnett County Police Department E911 Communications, Georgia, has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33 Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications ... Continue
03/21/2019
#TeammatesInAction: Kaitlynn Rhude, Johnson County 911, Indiana
Domestic calls can be some of the most dangerous and evolving incidents first responders deal with. When you add intoxication and weapons public safety telecommunicators ... Continue
03/15/2019
An Interview With Past PSAP Winners
APCO recently interviewed some of their past PSAP award winners so they could share their experiences as winners. We spoke with 2018 Communications Center Director ... Continue
03/14/2019