Public safety agencies use the APCO International Agency Training Program Accreditation as a formal mechanism to ensure their training programs meet APCO American National Standards (ANS).
Expedite Your Certification With APCO Course Bundles
The APCO Institute has introduced a new, more efficient way to train: APCO course bundles. This pilot program brings together some of APCO’s most in-demand online courses into one streamlined registration experience. Three course bundles are currently offered and are open for registration:
- PST 1 + EMD
- PST 1 + PST Instructor
- EMD + EMD Instructor
APCO 2026 Registration Is Open!
You can now register for APCO 2026, taking place August 2-5 in San Antonio, and book your hotel room. Visit the website to see the program, list of exhibitors, educational sessions and more. We hope to see you this summer in Texas!
Upcoming Webinars
- Excellence in 9-1-1: What AI Adoption Can Teach Us
May 7, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET - Moving Public Safety Communications Forward: A Conversation on Technology, Innovation and What’s Coming Next
May 13, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET - The Future of 9-1-1: How Cloud- and AI-Native Technology Is Transforming Emergency Communications
May 20, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET
Free for members; $59 for non-members | Worth 1 CDE
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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: Christie Nash, Hamilton County Emergency Communications District (Tenn.)
In today’s ever-evolving world of emergency communications, the voices behind the headset often go unheard. This spotlight highlights Christie Nash, a dedicated telecommunicator whose journey into public safety reflects both resilience and a deep commitment to her community.
APCO International Announces Christi Lower as Director for APCO Institute
Dr. Christi Lower, PhD, CAE, recently joined APCO International as director for the APCO Institute. Dr. Lower has 15 years of experience leading high-profile and large-scale education and workforce initiatives in the nonprofit and public sectors.
House Advances Public Safety Communications Bills, Including the FirstNet Reauthorization Act
The House of Representatives advanced several public safety communications bills this week. APCO commends the House of Representatives for advancing these important public safety communications bills and looks forward to working with the Senate toward final enactment.
Silent Key: Melissa E. Prosser
Will County, Illinois, Public Safety Telecommunicator Melissa E. Prosser, 26, of Bourbonnais, passed away April 5. Fox 32 Chicago reported that Prosser died after a traffic accident on Interstate 55.
Prosser, an APCO member, was a telecommunicator for WESCOM, the Western Will County Communication Center.
APCO Files Response to BART 4.9 GHz Waiver Request
On March 31, APCO submitted a filing with the Federal Communications Commission in response to a request from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) to waive certain rules governing the 4.9 GHz band.
