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APCO Releases Standard for Public Review and Comment

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International released the following standard for public review and comment: APCO / NPSTC 1.104.2-201x Standard Channel Nomenclature for the Public Safety Interoperability Channels.

Silent Key: Pres Thomson

Charles Preston Thomson, an APCO Life Member from the Northern California Chapter who served as an AFC Frequency Advisor, died on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015.

Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center Receives APCO Agency Training Program Certification

The Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center, Ohio, has met the minimum training standards for the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International Agency Training Program Certification and has been awarded certification as of November 24, 2015.

APCO Congratulates FirstNet on Approving Release of Its RFP

The Board of Directors for the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) voted to approve the release of a request for proposals (RFP) for the construction, maintenance, and improvement of the nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN).

The Practice of Federal Spectrum Sharing in Today’s Public Safety System Implementation Environment

The determination of which public safety spectrum to use when building a public safety radio system is influenced by a number of factors including spectrum availability, the cost of implementation, agency coverage requirements and the need to ensure implementation will promote continued or new interoperability to system users and their neighboring agencies.

1.8.16: Nominate a Hero in Your Life - APCO Awards Program Now Open
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 APCO International Public Safety Communications Awards Program (PSAP) and the Technology Leadership Award. 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. Deadline for nominations is March 31.
Submit a nomination.

1.8.16: Advance Your Career with a Scholarship from APCO
One of the many benefits of APCO membership is the opportunity to participate in the Scholarship Program. Silent Key and CAC Scholarships provide reimbursement funds to APCO Full, Associate and Group Members that may be used for professional development and career advancement. Deadline for applications is March 31.
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1.8.16: APCO Broadband Summit Call for Speakers Now Open
APCO International invites technology experts, policy leaders, industry partners, wireless service providers and public safety communications professionals to submit proposals for APCO's Annual Public Safety Broadband Summit, taking place May 16-17, 2016 at the Renaissance Washington, DC, Downtown Hotel.
Submit your proposal.

12.18.15: Take Part in the APCO Chapter Challenge & Enhance Your Chapter Conference Programming
Interested in providing extra CDE opportunities for your chapter conference attendees? Participate in the APCO Institute Chapter Challenge, and you’ll be eligible for huge savings on a one-day APCO Institute course during your chapter conference.
More information.

12.18.15: Resources for Active Shooter Incidents
Sadly, active shooter incidents are becoming part of the daily landscape of our communities. As a result, there has been an increased demand for information regarding preparation for, management of, and recovery from active shooter situations. In response to this demand, APCO has developed a collection of resources for public safety communications professionals.
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12.11.15: Public Safety Telecommunicator, 7th Ed. Course - Now Open for Registration
In response to the approval of new standards for public safety telecommunicators (PST) and PST instructors, APCO has updated its PST1 and PST1 Instructor courses. The new 7th edition courses replace the current 6th edition of the classes. More information.

12.4.15: Professional Development Series
APCO is offering the opportunity to purchase the most popular sessions from its Annual Conference & Expo. These recordings are worth 1 CEU credit each.
First in the series:

If It Wasn't Written, It Wasn't Done: Documentation 101
Presented by Crystal N. McDuffie, RPL, ENP

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